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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.78, 7,248.75 and 2,895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.78, 7,248.75 and 2,895.14 is: 3,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.78 : 7,248.75 = 2,895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.78/7,248.75 = 2,895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.78x = 7,248.75 × 2,895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.78x = 20,986,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986,146.08/5,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.25

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