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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.50, 7,245.69 and 2,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.50, 7,245.69 and 2,892.59 is: 3,991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.50 : 7,245.69 = 2,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.50/7,245.69 = 2,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.50x = 7,245.69 × 2,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.50x = 20,958,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958,810.44/5,250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.77

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