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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.64, 7,256.94 and 2,900.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.64, 7,256.94 and 2,900.82 is: 4,003.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.64 : 7,256.94 = 2,900.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.64/7,256.94 = 2,900.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.64x = 7,256.94 × 2,900.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.64x = 21,051,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051,076.69/5,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.14

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