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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.34, 7,251.05 and 2,896.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.34, 7,251.05 and 2,896.57 is: 3,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.34 : 7,251.05 = 2,896.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.34/7,251.05 = 2,896.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.34x = 7,251.05 × 2,896.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.34x = 21,003,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003,152.15/5,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.29

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