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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.67, 7,246.98 and 2,893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.67, 7,246.98 and 2,893.82 is: 3,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.67 : 7,246.98 = 2,893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.67/7,246.98 = 2,893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.67x = 7,246.98 × 2,893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.67x = 20,971,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971,446.60/5,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.29

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