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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.52, 7,258.17 and 2,901.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.52, 7,258.17 and 2,901.61 is: 4,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.52 : 7,258.17 = 2,901.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.52/7,258.17 = 2,901.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.52x = 7,258.17 × 2,901.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.52x = 21,060,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060,378.65/5,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.24

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