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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.37, 7,254.95 and 3,019.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.37, 7,254.95 and 3,019.81 is: 4,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.37 : 7,254.95 = 3,019.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.37/7,254.95 = 3,019.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.37x = 7,254.95 × 3,019.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.37x = 21,908,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,908,560.25/5,258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.42

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