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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.40, 7,282.80 and 3,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.40, 7,282.80 and 3,389.28 is: 4,678.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.40 : 7,282.80 = 3,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.40/7,282.80 = 3,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.40x = 7,282.80 × 3,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.40x = 24,683,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683,448.38/5,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.09

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