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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.35, 7,253.72 and 2,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.35, 7,253.72 and 2,898.44 is: 3,999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.35 : 7,253.72 = 2,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.35/7,253.72 = 2,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.35x = 7,253.72 × 2,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.35x = 21,024,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,457.70/5,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.82

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