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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.02, 7,255.96 and 2,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.02, 7,255.96 and 2,868.02 is: 3,957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.02 : 7,255.96 = 2,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.02/7,255.96 = 2,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.02x = 7,255.96 × 2,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.02x = 20,810,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810,238.40/5,258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.81

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