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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.24, 7,252.25 and 2,897.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.24, 7,252.25 and 2,897.37 is: 3,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.24 : 7,252.25 = 2,897.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.24/7,252.25 = 2,897.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.24x = 7,252.25 × 2,897.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.24x = 21,012,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012,437.10/5,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.38

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