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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.44, 7,248.39 and 2,894.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.44, 7,248.39 and 2,894.53 is: 3,994.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.44 : 7,248.39 = 2,894.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.44/7,248.39 = 2,894.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.44x = 7,248.39 × 2,894.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.44x = 20,980,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980,682.31/5,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.46

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