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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.34, 7,273.14 and 2,880.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.34, 7,273.14 and 2,880.42 is: 3,975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.34 : 7,273.14 = 2,880.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.34/7,273.14 = 2,880.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.34x = 7,273.14 × 2,880.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.34x = 20,949,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949,697.92/5,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.02

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