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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.34, 7,255.18 and 2,899.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.34, 7,255.18 and 2,899.46 is: 4,001.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.34 : 7,255.18 = 2,899.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.34/7,255.18 = 2,899.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.34x = 7,255.18 × 2,899.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.34x = 21,036,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036,060.68/5,257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.28

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