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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.55, 7,248.34 and 2,894.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.55, 7,248.34 and 2,894.69 is: 3,994.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.55 : 7,248.34 = 2,894.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.55/7,248.34 = 2,894.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.55x = 7,248.34 × 2,894.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.55x = 20,981,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,697.31/5,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.57

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