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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.57, 7,260.66 and 2,903.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.57, 7,260.66 and 2,903.71 is: 4,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.57 : 7,260.66 = 2,903.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.57/7,260.66 = 2,903.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.57x = 7,260.66 × 2,903.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.57x = 21,082,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082,851.05/5,261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.95

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