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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.22, 7,254.91 and 2,899.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.22, 7,254.91 and 2,899.38 is: 4,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.22 : 7,254.91 = 2,899.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.22/7,254.91 = 2,899.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.22x = 7,254.91 × 2,899.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.22x = 21,034,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034,740.96/5,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.11

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