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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.97, 7,255.98 and 2,900.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.97, 7,255.98 and 2,900.11 is: 4,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.97 : 7,255.98 = 2,900.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.97/7,255.98 = 2,900.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.97x = 7,255.98 × 2,900.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.97x = 21,043,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,043,125.66/5,257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.14

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