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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.51, 7,258.10 and 2,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.51, 7,258.10 and 2,901.51 is: 4,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.51 : 7,258.10 = 2,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.51/7,258.10 = 2,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.51x = 7,258.10 × 2,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.51x = 21,059,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,435.22/5,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.07

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