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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.32, 7,250.88 and 2,896.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.32, 7,250.88 and 2,896.32 is: 3,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.32 : 7,250.88 = 2,896.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.32/7,250.88 = 2,896.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.32x = 7,250.88 × 2,896.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.32x = 21,000,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000,868.76/5,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.88

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