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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.14, 7,251.76 and 2,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.14, 7,251.76 and 2,897.28 is: 3,998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.14 : 7,251.76 = 2,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.14/7,251.76 = 2,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.14x = 7,251.76 × 2,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.14x = 21,010,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,010,379.21/5,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.06

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