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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.37, 7,246.80 and 2,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.37, 7,246.80 and 2,893.46 is: 3,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.37 : 7,246.80 = 2,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.37/7,246.80 = 2,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.37x = 7,246.80 × 2,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.37x = 20,968,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,289.69/5,251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.92

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