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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.85, 7,258.58 and 2,901.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.85, 7,258.58 and 2,901.97 is: 4,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.85 : 7,258.58 = 2,901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.85/7,258.58 = 2,901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.85x = 7,258.58 × 2,901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.85x = 21,064,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,130.60/5,259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.71

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