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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.72, 7,254.32 and 2,899.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.72, 7,254.32 and 2,899.04 is: 4,000.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.72 : 7,254.32 = 2,899.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.72/7,254.32 = 2,899.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.72x = 7,254.32 × 2,899.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.72x = 21,030,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,030,563.85/5,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.70

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