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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.82, 7,258.27 and 2,901.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.82, 7,258.27 and 2,901.81 is: 4,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.82 : 7,258.27 = 2,901.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.82/7,258.27 = 2,901.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.82x = 7,258.27 × 2,901.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.82x = 21,062,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062,120.47/5,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.34

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