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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.80, 7,258.38 and 2,901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.80, 7,258.38 and 2,901.79 is: 4,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.80 : 7,258.38 = 2,901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.80/7,258.38 = 2,901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.80x = 7,258.38 × 2,901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.80x = 21,062,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062,294.50/5,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.39

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