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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.03, 7,246.35 and 2,861.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.03, 7,246.35 and 2,861.10 is: 3,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.03 : 7,246.35 = 2,861.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.03/7,246.35 = 2,861.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.03x = 7,246.35 × 2,861.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.03x = 20,732,571.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732,571.54/5,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.29

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