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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.49, 7,260.44 and 2,903.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.49, 7,260.44 and 2,903.31 is: 4,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.49 : 7,260.44 = 2,903.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.49/7,260.44 = 2,903.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.49x = 7,260.44 × 2,903.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.49x = 21,079,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,079,293.54/5,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.34

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