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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.78, 7,252.97 and 2,897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.78, 7,252.97 and 2,897.93 is: 3,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.78 : 7,252.97 = 2,897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.78/7,252.97 = 2,897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.78x = 7,252.97 × 2,897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.78x = 21,018,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018,563.09/5,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.13

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