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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.18, 7,245.54 and 2,892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.18, 7,245.54 and 2,892.54 is: 3,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.18 : 7,245.54 = 2,892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.18/7,245.54 = 2,892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.18x = 7,245.54 × 2,892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.18x = 20,958,014.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958,014.27/5,250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.87

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