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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.13, 7,250.72 and 2,896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.13, 7,250.72 and 2,896.22 is: 3,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.13 : 7,250.72 = 2,896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.13/7,250.72 = 2,896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.13x = 7,250.72 × 2,896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.13x = 20,999,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999,680.28/5,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.79

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