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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.51, 7,258.33 and 3,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.51, 7,258.33 and 3,022.08 is: 4,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.51 : 7,258.33 = 3,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.51/7,258.33 = 3,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.51x = 7,258.33 × 3,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.51x = 21,935,300.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,935,300.23/5,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.60

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