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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.38, 7,251.09 and 2,896.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.38, 7,251.09 and 2,896.53 is: 3,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.38 : 7,251.09 = 2,896.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.38/7,251.09 = 2,896.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.38x = 7,251.09 × 2,896.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.38x = 21,002,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002,999.72/5,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.24

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