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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.38, 7,257.95 and 2,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.38, 7,257.95 and 2,901.51 is: 4,004.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.38 : 7,257.95 = 2,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.38/7,257.95 = 2,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.38x = 7,257.95 × 2,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.38x = 21,059,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,000.00/5,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.09

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