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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.65, 7,245.98 and 2,892.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.65, 7,245.98 and 2,892.79 is: 3,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.65 : 7,245.98 = 2,892.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.65/7,245.98 = 2,892.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.65x = 7,245.98 × 2,892.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.65x = 20,961,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,961,098.48/5,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.10

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