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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.64, 7,258.40 and 2,901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.64, 7,258.40 and 2,901.73 is: 4,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.64 : 7,258.40 = 2,901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.64/7,258.40 = 2,901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.64x = 7,258.40 × 2,901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.64x = 21,061,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,061,917.03/5,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.44

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