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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.41, 7,255.31 and 2,899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.41, 7,255.31 and 2,899.55 is: 4,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.41 : 7,255.31 = 2,899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.41/7,255.31 = 2,899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.41x = 7,255.31 × 2,899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.41x = 21,037,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,037,083.34/5,257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.42

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