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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.29, 7,253.55 and 2,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.29, 7,253.55 and 2,898.28 is: 3,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.29 : 7,253.55 = 2,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.29/7,253.55 = 2,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.29x = 7,253.55 × 2,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.29x = 21,022,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,827.96/5,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.55

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