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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.03, 7,244.95 and 2,892.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.03, 7,244.95 and 2,892.39 is: 3,991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.03 : 7,244.95 = 2,892.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.03/7,244.95 = 2,892.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.03x = 7,244.95 × 2,892.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.03x = 20,955,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,955,220.93/5,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.45

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