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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.41, 7,245.56 and 2,892.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.41, 7,245.56 and 2,892.55 is: 3,991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.41 : 7,245.56 = 2,892.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.41/7,245.56 = 2,892.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.41x = 7,245.56 × 2,892.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.41x = 20,958,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958,112.00/5,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.71

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