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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.58, 7,255.51 and 2,899.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.58, 7,255.51 and 2,899.94 is: 4,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.58 : 7,255.51 = 2,899.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.58/7,255.51 = 2,899.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.58x = 7,255.51 × 2,899.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.58x = 21,040,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040,500.14/5,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.94

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