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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.96, 7,251.76 and 2,897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.96, 7,251.76 and 2,897.04 is: 3,997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.96 : 7,251.76 = 2,897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.96/7,251.76 = 2,897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.96x = 7,251.76 × 2,897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.96x = 21,008,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008,638.79/5,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.87

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