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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.19, 7,250.78 and 2,896.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.19, 7,250.78 and 2,896.35 is: 3,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.19 : 7,250.78 = 2,896.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.19/7,250.78 = 2,896.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.19x = 7,250.78 × 2,896.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.19x = 21,000,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000,796.65/5,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.96

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