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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.41, 7,253.82 and 2,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.41, 7,253.82 and 2,898.68 is: 4,000.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.41 : 7,253.82 = 2,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.41/7,253.82 = 2,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.41x = 7,253.82 × 2,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.41x = 21,026,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,466.69/5,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.16

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