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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.97, 7,258.92 and 3,022.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.97, 7,258.92 and 3,022.29 is: 4,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.97 : 7,258.92 = 3,022.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.97/7,258.92 = 3,022.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.97x = 7,258.92 × 3,022.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.97x = 21,938,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938,561.33/5,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.85

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