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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.20, 7,097.28 and 3,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.20, 7,097.28 and 3,280 is: 4,526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.20 : 7,097.28 = 3,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.20/7,097.28 = 3,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.20x = 7,097.28 × 3,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.20x = 23,279,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,078.40/5,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.19

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