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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.35, 7,257.89 and 2,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.35, 7,257.89 and 2,901.47 is: 4,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.35 : 7,257.89 = 2,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.35/7,257.89 = 2,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.35x = 7,257.89 × 2,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.35x = 21,058,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058,499.30/5,259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.02

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