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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.51, 7,259.55 and 2,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.51, 7,259.55 and 2,902.74 is: 4,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.51 : 7,259.55 = 2,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.51/7,259.55 = 2,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.51x = 7,259.55 × 2,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.51x = 21,072,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072,535.36/5,260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.80

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