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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.43, 7,254.02 and 2,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.43, 7,254.02 and 2,898.72 is: 4,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.43 : 7,254.02 = 2,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.43/7,254.02 = 2,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.43x = 7,254.02 × 2,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.43x = 21,027,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,380.10/5,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.32

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