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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.94, 7,246.32 and 2,893.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.94, 7,246.32 and 2,893.03 is: 3,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.94 : 7,246.32 = 2,893.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.94/7,246.32 = 2,893.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.94x = 7,246.32 × 2,893.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.94x = 20,963,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963,792.18/5,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.39

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