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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.36, 7,259.32 and 2,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.36, 7,259.32 and 2,902.52 is: 4,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.36 : 7,259.32 = 2,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.36/7,259.32 = 2,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.36x = 7,259.32 × 2,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.36x = 21,070,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070,321.49/5,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.49

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