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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.50, 7,248.43 and 2,894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.50, 7,248.43 and 2,894.64 is: 3,994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.50 : 7,248.43 = 2,894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.50/7,248.43 = 2,894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.50x = 7,248.43 × 2,894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.50x = 20,981,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,544.70/5,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.59

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