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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.81, 7,254.48 and 2,898.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.81, 7,254.48 and 2,898.81 is: 4,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.81 : 7,254.48 = 2,898.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.81/7,254.48 = 2,898.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.81x = 7,254.48 × 2,898.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.81x = 21,029,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,029,359.17/5,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.40

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