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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.56, 7,258.21 and 2,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.56, 7,258.21 and 2,901.70 is: 4,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.56 : 7,258.21 = 2,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.56/7,258.21 = 2,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.56x = 7,258.21 × 2,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.56x = 21,061,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,061,097.16/5,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.35

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