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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.66, 7,245.82 and 2,893.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.66, 7,245.82 and 2,893.02 is: 3,992.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.66 : 7,245.82 = 2,893.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.66/7,245.82 = 2,893.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.66x = 7,245.82 × 2,893.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.66x = 20,962,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,302.18/5,250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.32

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