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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.69, 7,259.54 and 2,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.69, 7,259.54 and 2,902.80 is: 4,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.69 : 7,259.54 = 2,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.69/7,259.54 = 2,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.69x = 7,259.54 × 2,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.69x = 21,072,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072,992.71/5,260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.75

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