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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.94, 7,251.84 and 2,897.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.94, 7,251.84 and 2,897.03 is: 3,997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.94 : 7,251.84 = 2,897.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.94/7,251.84 = 2,897.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.94x = 7,251.84 × 2,897.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.94x = 21,008,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008,798.04/5,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.91

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