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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.94, 7,257.42 and 2,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.94, 7,257.42 and 2,901.12 is: 4,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.94 : 7,257.42 = 2,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.94/7,257.42 = 2,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.94x = 7,257.42 × 2,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.94x = 21,054,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054,646.31/5,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.59

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