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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.44, 7,251.08 and 2,864.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.44, 7,251.08 and 2,864.54 is: 3,953.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.44 : 7,251.08 = 2,864.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.44/7,251.08 = 2,864.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.44x = 7,251.08 × 2,864.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.44x = 20,771,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,771,008.70/5,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.04

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