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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.88, 7,251.73 and 2,897.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.88, 7,251.73 and 2,897.17 is: 3,998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.88 : 7,251.73 = 2,897.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.88/7,251.73 = 2,897.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.88x = 7,251.73 × 2,897.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.88x = 21,009,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009,469.23/5,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.09

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