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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.90, 7,246.30 and 2,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.90, 7,246.30 and 2,893.08 is: 3,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.90 : 7,246.30 = 2,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.90/7,246.30 = 2,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.90x = 7,246.30 × 2,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.90x = 20,964,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,125.60/5,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.48

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