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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.35, 7,256.54 and 2,900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.35, 7,256.54 and 2,900.49 is: 4,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.35 : 7,256.54 = 2,900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.35/7,256.54 = 2,900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.35x = 7,256.54 × 2,900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.35x = 21,047,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,521.70/5,258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.69

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