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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.78, 7,255.65 and 2,900.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.78, 7,255.65 and 2,900.14 is: 4,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.78 : 7,255.65 = 2,900.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.78/7,255.65 = 2,900.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.78x = 7,255.65 × 2,900.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.78x = 21,042,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042,400.79/5,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.15

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