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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.77, 7,259.88 and 2,902.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.77, 7,259.88 and 2,902.91 is: 4,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.77 : 7,259.88 = 2,902.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.77/7,259.88 = 2,902.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.77x = 7,259.88 × 2,902.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.77x = 21,074,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074,741.95/5,260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.02

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