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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.55, 7,251.11 and 2,896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.55, 7,251.11 and 2,896.68 is: 3,997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.55 : 7,251.11 = 2,896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.55/7,251.11 = 2,896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.55x = 7,251.11 × 2,896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.55x = 21,004,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004,145.31/5,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.33

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