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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.93, 7,261.45 and 2,871.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.93, 7,261.45 and 2,871.89 is: 3,963.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.93 : 7,261.45 = 2,871.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.93/7,261.45 = 2,871.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.93x = 7,261.45 × 2,871.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.93x = 20,854,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,854,085.64/5,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.20

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