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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.43, 7,246.78 and 2,893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.43, 7,246.78 and 2,893.58 is: 3,993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.43 : 7,246.78 = 2,893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.43/7,246.78 = 2,893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.43x = 7,246.78 × 2,893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.43x = 20,969,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,969,094.20/5,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.03

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