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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.52, 7,253.62 and 2,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.52, 7,253.62 and 2,898.20 is: 3,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.52 : 7,253.62 = 2,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.52/7,253.62 = 2,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.52x = 7,253.62 × 2,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.52x = 21,022,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,452.37/5,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.31

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