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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.23, 7,259.06 and 2,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.23, 7,259.06 and 2,902.32 is: 4,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.23 : 7,259.06 = 2,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.23/7,259.06 = 2,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.23x = 7,259.06 × 2,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.23x = 21,068,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068,100.51/5,260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.17

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