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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.56, 7,248.16 and 2,894.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.56, 7,248.16 and 2,894.72 is: 3,994.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.56 : 7,248.16 = 2,894.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.56/7,248.16 = 2,894.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.56x = 7,248.16 × 2,894.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.56x = 20,981,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,393.72/5,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.51

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