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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.22, 7,246.20 and 2,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.22, 7,246.20 and 2,892.80 is: 3,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.22 : 7,246.20 = 2,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.22/7,246.20 = 2,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.22x = 7,246.20 × 2,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.22x = 20,961,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,961,807.36/5,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.80

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