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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.24, 7,257.77 and 2,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.24, 7,257.77 and 2,901.37 is: 4,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.24 : 7,257.77 = 2,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.24/7,257.77 = 2,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.24x = 7,257.77 × 2,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.24x = 21,057,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057,476.14/5,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.90

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