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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.28, 7,246.76 and 2,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.28, 7,246.76 and 2,861.24 is: 3,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.28 : 7,246.76 = 2,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.28/7,246.76 = 2,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.28x = 7,246.76 × 2,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.28x = 20,734,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734,669.04/5,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.50

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