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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.92, 7,251.51 and 2,897.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.92, 7,251.51 and 2,897.01 is: 3,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.92 : 7,251.51 = 2,897.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.92/7,251.51 = 2,897.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.92x = 7,251.51 × 2,897.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.92x = 21,007,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007,696.99/5,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.72

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