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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.35, 7,244.99 and 2,891.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.35, 7,244.99 and 2,891.93 is: 3,990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.35 : 7,244.99 = 2,891.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.35/7,244.99 = 2,891.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.35x = 7,244.99 × 2,891.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.35x = 20,951,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951,974.94/5,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.59

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