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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.30, 7,256.54 and 2,900.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.30, 7,256.54 and 2,900.44 is: 4,002.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.30 : 7,256.54 = 2,900.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.30/7,256.54 = 2,900.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.30x = 7,256.54 × 2,900.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.30x = 21,047,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,158.88/5,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.65

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