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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.49, 7,256.43 and 2,900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.49, 7,256.43 and 2,900.46 is: 4,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.49 : 7,256.43 = 2,900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.49/7,256.43 = 2,900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.49x = 7,256.43 × 2,900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.49x = 21,046,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046,984.96/5,258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.48

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