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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.52, 7,244.64 and 2,891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.52, 7,244.64 and 2,891.70 is: 3,990.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.52 : 7,244.64 = 2,891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.52/7,244.64 = 2,891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.52x = 7,244.64 × 2,891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.52x = 20,949,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949,325.49/5,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.71

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