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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.94, 7,249.08 and 2,895.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.94, 7,249.08 and 2,895.03 is: 3,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.94 : 7,249.08 = 2,895.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.94/7,249.08 = 2,895.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.94x = 7,249.08 × 2,895.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.94x = 20,986,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986,304.07/5,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.15

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