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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.55, 7,257.85 and 2,901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.55, 7,257.85 and 2,901.71 is: 4,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.55 : 7,257.85 = 2,901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.55/7,257.85 = 2,901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.55x = 7,257.85 × 2,901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.55x = 21,060,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060,132.38/5,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.17

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