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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.76, 7,245.93 and 2,892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.76, 7,245.93 and 2,892.85 is: 3,992.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.76 : 7,245.93 = 2,892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.76/7,245.93 = 2,892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.76x = 7,245.93 × 2,892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.76x = 20,961,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,961,388.60/5,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.07

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