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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.44, 7,252.48 and 2,865.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.44, 7,252.48 and 2,865.54 is: 3,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.44 : 7,252.48 = 2,865.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.44/7,252.48 = 2,865.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.44x = 7,252.48 × 2,865.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.44x = 20,782,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782,271.54/5,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.43

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