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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.40, 7,256.58 and 2,900.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.40, 7,256.58 and 2,900.54 is: 4,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.40 : 7,256.58 = 2,900.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.40/7,256.58 = 2,900.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.40x = 7,256.58 × 2,900.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.40x = 21,048,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048,000.55/5,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.74

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