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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.34, 7,252.26 and 2,865.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.34, 7,252.26 and 2,865.33 is: 3,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.34 : 7,252.26 = 2,865.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.34/7,252.26 = 2,865.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.34x = 7,252.26 × 2,865.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.34x = 20,780,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780,118.15/5,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.10

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