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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.81, 7,254.74 and 2,898.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.81, 7,254.74 and 2,898.96 is: 4,000.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.81 : 7,254.74 = 2,898.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.81/7,254.74 = 2,898.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.81x = 7,254.74 × 2,898.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.81x = 21,031,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031,186.58/5,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.75

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