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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.41, 7,251.03 and 2,896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.41, 7,251.03 and 2,896.50 is: 3,997.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.41 : 7,251.03 = 2,896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.41/7,251.03 = 2,896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.41x = 7,251.03 × 2,896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.41x = 21,002,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002,608.40/5,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.14

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