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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.68, 7,245.76 and 2,892.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.68, 7,245.76 and 2,892.81 is: 3,991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.68 : 7,245.76 = 2,892.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.68/7,245.76 = 2,892.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.68x = 7,245.76 × 2,892.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.68x = 20,960,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,960,599.75/5,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.98

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