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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.59, 7,256.81 and 2,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.59, 7,256.81 and 2,900.73 is: 4,002.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.59 : 7,256.81 = 2,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.59/7,256.81 = 2,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.59x = 7,256.81 × 2,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.59x = 21,050,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,050,050.11/5,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.98

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