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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.16, 7,250.79 and 2,896.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.16, 7,250.79 and 2,896.38 is: 3,997.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.16 : 7,250.79 = 2,896.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.16/7,250.79 = 2,896.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.16x = 7,250.79 × 2,896.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.16x = 21,001,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001,043.14/5,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.04

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