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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.74, 7,260.78 and 2,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.74, 7,260.78 and 2,903.56 is: 4,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.74 : 7,260.78 = 2,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.74/7,260.78 = 2,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.74x = 7,260.78 × 2,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.74x = 21,082,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082,110.38/5,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.68

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