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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.70, 7,255.68 and 2,867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.70, 7,255.68 and 2,867.66 is: 3,957.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.70 : 7,255.68 = 2,867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.70/7,255.68 = 2,867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.70x = 7,255.68 × 2,867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.70x = 20,806,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806,787.03/5,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.39

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