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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.95, 7,913.97 and 1,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.95, 7,913.97 and 1,380.30 is: 2,070.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.95 : 7,913.97 = 1,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.95/7,913.97 = 1,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.95x = 7,913.97 × 1,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.95x = 10,923,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,923,652.79/5,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.46

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