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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.41, 7,248.37 and 2,894.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.41, 7,248.37 and 2,894.63 is: 3,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.41 : 7,248.37 = 2,894.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.41/7,248.37 = 2,894.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.41x = 7,248.37 × 2,894.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.41x = 20,981,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,334.78/5,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.61

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