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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.29, 7,250.85 and 2,896.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.29, 7,250.85 and 2,896.38 is: 3,996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.29 : 7,250.85 = 2,896.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.29/7,250.85 = 2,896.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.29x = 7,250.85 × 2,896.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.29x = 21,001,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001,216.92/5,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.97

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