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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.50, 7,242.93 and 2,890.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.50, 7,242.93 and 2,890.77 is: 3,989.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.50 : 7,242.93 = 2,890.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.50/7,242.93 = 2,890.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.50x = 7,242.93 × 2,890.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.50x = 20,937,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,937,644.76/5,248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.26

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