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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.65, 7,280.48 and 2,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.65, 7,280.48 and 2,885.68 is: 3,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.65 : 7,280.48 = 2,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.65/7,280.48 = 2,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.65x = 7,280.48 × 2,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.65x = 21,009,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009,135.53/5,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.28

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