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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.62, 7,251.43 and 2,896.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.62, 7,251.43 and 2,896.85 is: 3,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.62 : 7,251.43 = 2,896.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.62/7,251.43 = 2,896.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.62x = 7,251.43 × 2,896.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.62x = 21,006,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,294.12/5,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.68

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