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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.32, 7,257.66 and 2,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.32, 7,257.66 and 2,901.42 is: 4,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.32 : 7,257.66 = 2,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.32/7,257.66 = 2,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.32x = 7,257.66 × 2,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.32x = 21,057,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057,519.88/5,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.85

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