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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.41, 7,256.69 and 2,900.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.41, 7,256.69 and 2,900.55 is: 4,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.41 : 7,256.69 = 2,900.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.41/7,256.69 = 2,900.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.41x = 7,256.69 × 2,900.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.41x = 21,048,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048,392.18/5,258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.81

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