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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.60, 7,258.03 and 2,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.60, 7,258.03 and 2,901.74 is: 4,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.60 : 7,258.03 = 2,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.60/7,258.03 = 2,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.60x = 7,258.03 × 2,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.60x = 21,060,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060,872.43/5,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.28

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