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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.70, 7,283 and 2,887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.70, 7,283 and 2,887.62 is: 3,984.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.70 : 7,283 = 2,887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.70/7,283 = 2,887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.70x = 7,283 × 2,887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.70x = 21,030,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,030,536.46/5,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.79

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