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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.84, 7,260.83 and 2,903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.84, 7,260.83 and 2,903.83 is: 4,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.84 : 7,260.83 = 2,903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.84/7,260.83 = 2,903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.84x = 7,260.83 × 2,903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.84x = 21,084,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,084,215.98/5,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.00

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