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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.47, 7,256.67 and 2,900.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.47, 7,256.67 and 2,900.59 is: 4,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.47 : 7,256.67 = 2,900.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.47/7,256.67 = 2,900.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.47x = 7,256.67 × 2,900.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.47x = 21,048,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048,624.44/5,258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.80

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