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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.91, 7,255.90 and 2,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.91, 7,255.90 and 2,867.88 is: 3,957.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.91 : 7,255.90 = 2,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.91/7,255.90 = 2,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.91x = 7,255.90 × 2,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.91x = 20,809,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,809,050.49/5,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.67

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