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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.60, 7,251.36 and 2,896.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.60, 7,251.36 and 2,896.72 is: 3,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.60 : 7,251.36 = 2,896.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.60/7,251.36 = 2,896.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.60x = 7,251.36 × 2,896.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.60x = 21,005,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005,159.54/5,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.48

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