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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.78, 7,244.74 and 2,891.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.78, 7,244.74 and 2,891.92 is: 3,990.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.78 : 7,244.74 = 2,891.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.78/7,244.74 = 2,891.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.78x = 7,244.74 × 2,891.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.78x = 20,951,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951,208.50/5,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.87

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