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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.59, 7,255.42 and 2,899.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.59, 7,255.42 and 2,899.73 is: 4,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.59 : 7,255.42 = 2,899.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.59/7,255.42 = 2,899.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.59x = 7,255.42 × 2,899.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.59x = 21,038,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038,786.24/5,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.60

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