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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.78, 7,254.27 and 2,899.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.78, 7,254.27 and 2,899.14 is: 4,000.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.78 : 7,254.27 = 2,899.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.78/7,254.27 = 2,899.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.78x = 7,254.27 × 2,899.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.78x = 21,031,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031,144.33/5,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.77

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