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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.14, 7,258.82 and 2,902.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.14, 7,258.82 and 2,902.23 is: 4,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.14 : 7,258.82 = 2,902.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.14/7,258.82 = 2,902.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.14x = 7,258.82 × 2,902.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.14x = 21,066,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066,750.66/5,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.98

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