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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.45, 7,260.79 and 2,903.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.45, 7,260.79 and 2,903.59 is: 4,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.45 : 7,260.79 = 2,903.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.45/7,260.79 = 2,903.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.45x = 7,260.79 × 2,903.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.45x = 21,082,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082,357.24/5,261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.95

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