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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.84, 7,251.42 and 2,896.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.84, 7,251.42 and 2,896.92 is: 3,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.84 : 7,251.42 = 2,896.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.84/7,251.42 = 2,896.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.84x = 7,251.42 × 2,896.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.84x = 21,006,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,783.63/5,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.61

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