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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.69, 7,248.86 and 2,894.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.69, 7,248.86 and 2,894.98 is: 3,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.69 : 7,248.86 = 2,894.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.69/7,248.86 = 2,894.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.69x = 7,248.86 × 2,894.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.69x = 20,985,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,985,304.72/5,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.15

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