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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.64, 7,254.04 and 2,898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.64, 7,254.04 and 2,898.76 is: 4,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.64 : 7,254.04 = 2,898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.64/7,254.04 = 2,898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.64x = 7,254.04 × 2,898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.64x = 21,027,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,720.99/5,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.22

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