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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.06, 7,251.93 and 2,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.06, 7,251.93 and 2,897.19 is: 3,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.06 : 7,251.93 = 2,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.06/7,251.93 = 2,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.06x = 7,251.93 × 2,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.06x = 21,010,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,010,219.08/5,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.10

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