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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.54, 7,260.87 and 2,903.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.54, 7,260.87 and 2,903.63 is: 4,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.54 : 7,260.87 = 2,903.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.54/7,260.87 = 2,903.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.54x = 7,260.87 × 2,903.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.54x = 21,082,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082,854.54/5,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.98

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