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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.78, 7,243.23 and 2,891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.78, 7,243.23 and 2,891.14 is: 3,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.78 : 7,243.23 = 2,891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.78/7,243.23 = 2,891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.78x = 7,243.23 × 2,891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.78x = 20,941,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,191.98/5,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.73

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