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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.57, 7,258.23 and 2,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.57, 7,258.23 and 2,901.78 is: 4,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.57 : 7,258.23 = 2,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.57/7,258.23 = 2,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.57x = 7,258.23 × 2,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.57x = 21,061,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,061,786.65/5,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.47

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