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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.61, 7,260.94 and 2,903.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.61, 7,260.94 and 2,903.77 is: 4,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.61 : 7,260.94 = 2,903.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.61/7,260.94 = 2,903.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.61x = 7,260.94 × 2,903.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.61x = 21,084,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,084,099.74/5,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.16

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