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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.02, 7,254.58 and 2,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.02, 7,254.58 and 2,867.02 is: 3,956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.02 : 7,254.58 = 2,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.02/7,254.58 = 2,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.02x = 7,254.58 × 2,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.02x = 20,799,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,025.95/5,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.43

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