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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.89, 7,251.73 and 3,017.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.89, 7,251.73 and 3,017.29 is: 4,163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.89 : 7,251.73 = 3,017.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.89/7,251.73 = 3,017.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.89x = 7,251.73 × 3,017.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.89x = 21,880,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880,572.41/5,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.85

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