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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.91, 7,243.55 and 2,891.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.91, 7,243.55 and 2,891.07 is: 3,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.91 : 7,243.55 = 2,891.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.91/7,243.55 = 2,891.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.91x = 7,243.55 × 2,891.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.91x = 20,941,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,595.64/5,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.71

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