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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.44, 7,275.83 and 2,882.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.44, 7,275.83 and 2,882.30 is: 3,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.44 : 7,275.83 = 2,882.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.44/7,275.83 = 2,882.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.44x = 7,275.83 × 2,882.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.44x = 20,971,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971,124.81/5,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.50

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