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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.28, 7,252.28 and 2,897.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.28, 7,252.28 and 2,897.43 is: 3,998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.28 : 7,252.28 = 2,897.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.28/7,252.28 = 2,897.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.28x = 7,252.28 × 2,897.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.28x = 21,012,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012,942.82/5,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.44

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