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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.08, 7,251.60 and 2,897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.08, 7,251.60 and 2,897.22 is: 3,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.08 : 7,251.60 = 2,897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.08/7,251.60 = 2,897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.08x = 7,251.60 × 2,897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.08x = 21,009,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009,480.55/5,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.94

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