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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.64, 7,252.80 and 2,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.64, 7,252.80 and 2,897.92 is: 3,999.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.64 : 7,252.80 = 2,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.64/7,252.80 = 2,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.64x = 7,252.80 × 2,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.64x = 21,018,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018,034.18/5,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.14

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