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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.05, 7,252.01 and 2,897.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.05, 7,252.01 and 2,897.27 is: 3,998.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.05 : 7,252.01 = 2,897.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.05/7,252.01 = 2,897.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.05x = 7,252.01 × 2,897.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.05x = 21,011,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011,042.79/5,255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.26

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