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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.20, 7,253.59 and 2,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.20, 7,253.59 and 2,898.34 is: 3,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.20 : 7,253.59 = 2,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.20/7,253.59 = 2,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.20x = 7,253.59 × 2,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.20x = 21,023,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,397.02/5,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.73

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