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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.97, 7,257.17 and 2,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.97, 7,257.17 and 2,901.11 is: 4,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.97 : 7,257.17 = 2,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.97/7,257.17 = 2,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.97x = 7,257.17 × 2,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.97x = 21,053,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053,833.95/5,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.41

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