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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.03, 7,258.33 and 2,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.03, 7,258.33 and 2,902.02 is: 4,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.03 : 7,258.33 = 2,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.03/7,258.33 = 2,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.03x = 7,258.33 × 2,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.03x = 21,063,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,063,778.91/5,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.50

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