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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.93, 7,249.02 and 2,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.93, 7,249.02 and 2,863.04 is: 3,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.93 : 7,249.02 = 2,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.93/7,249.02 = 2,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.93x = 7,249.02 × 2,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.93x = 20,754,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754,234.22/5,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.98

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