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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.95, 7,258.73 and 2,902.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.95, 7,258.73 and 2,902.09 is: 4,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.95 : 7,258.73 = 2,902.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.95/7,258.73 = 2,902.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.95x = 7,258.73 × 2,902.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.95x = 21,065,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,065,487.75/5,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.88

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