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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.79, 7,228.26 and 2,880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.79, 7,228.26 and 2,880.06 is: 3,974.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.79 : 7,228.26 = 2,880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.79/7,228.26 = 2,880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.79x = 7,228.26 × 2,880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.79x = 20,817,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,817,822.50/5,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.54

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