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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.59, 7,262.38 and 2,904.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.59, 7,262.38 and 2,904.74 is: 4,008.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.59 : 7,262.38 = 2,904.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.59/7,262.38 = 2,904.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.59x = 7,262.38 × 2,904.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.59x = 21,095,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,095,289.37/5,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.53

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