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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.68, 7,296.97 and 2,897.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.68, 7,296.97 and 2,897.66 is: 3,998.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.68 : 7,296.97 = 2,897.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.68/7,296.97 = 2,897.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.68x = 7,296.97 × 2,897.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.68x = 21,144,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144,138.15/5,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.76

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