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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.98, 7,243.92 and 2,891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.98, 7,243.92 and 2,891.12 is: 3,989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.98 : 7,243.92 = 2,891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.98/7,243.92 = 2,891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.98x = 7,243.92 × 2,891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.98x = 20,943,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943,041.99/5,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.93

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