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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.28, 7,250.82 and 2,896.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.28, 7,250.82 and 2,896.64 is: 3,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.28 : 7,250.82 = 2,896.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.28/7,250.82 = 2,896.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.28x = 7,250.82 × 2,896.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.28x = 21,003,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003,015.24/5,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.32

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