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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.75, 7,258.47 and 2,901.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.75, 7,258.47 and 2,901.87 is: 4,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.75 : 7,258.47 = 2,901.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.75/7,258.47 = 2,901.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.75x = 7,258.47 × 2,901.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.75x = 21,063,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,063,136.34/5,259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.59

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