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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.36, 7,261.98 and 2,904.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.36, 7,261.98 and 2,904.51 is: 4,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.36 : 7,261.98 = 2,904.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.36/7,261.98 = 2,904.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.36x = 7,261.98 × 2,904.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.36x = 21,092,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092,493.53/5,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.18

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