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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.92, 7,258.50 and 2,902.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.92, 7,258.50 and 2,902.05 is: 4,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.92 : 7,258.50 = 2,902.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.92/7,258.50 = 2,902.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.92x = 7,258.50 × 2,902.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.92x = 21,064,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,529.93/5,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.73

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