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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.34, 7,257.93 and 2,901.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.34, 7,257.93 and 2,901.57 is: 4,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.34 : 7,257.93 = 2,901.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.34/7,257.93 = 2,901.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.34x = 7,257.93 × 2,901.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.34x = 21,059,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,391.95/5,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.19

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