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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.40, 7,252.44 and 2,897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.40, 7,252.44 and 2,897.48 is: 3,998.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.40 : 7,252.44 = 2,897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.40/7,252.44 = 2,897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.40x = 7,252.44 × 2,897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.40x = 21,013,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,799.85/5,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.52

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