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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.40, 7,228.80 and 2,880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.40, 7,228.80 and 2,880.52 is: 3,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.40 : 7,228.80 = 2,880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.40/7,228.80 = 2,880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.40x = 7,228.80 × 2,880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.40x = 20,822,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,822,702.98/5,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.01

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