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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.94, 7,261.47 and 2,904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.94, 7,261.47 and 2,904.08 is: 4,007.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.94 : 7,261.47 = 2,904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.94/7,261.47 = 2,904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.94x = 7,261.47 × 2,904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.94x = 21,087,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,087,889.80/5,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.63

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