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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.68, 7,256.98 and 2,900.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.68, 7,256.98 and 2,900.81 is: 4,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.68 : 7,256.98 = 2,900.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.68/7,256.98 = 2,900.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.68x = 7,256.98 × 2,900.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.68x = 21,051,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051,141.92/5,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.12

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