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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.35, 7,252.34 and 2,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.35, 7,252.34 and 2,897.44 is: 3,998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.35 : 7,252.34 = 2,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.35/7,252.34 = 2,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.35x = 7,252.34 × 2,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.35x = 21,013,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,187.39/5,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.44

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