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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.87, 7,283.51 and 2,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.87, 7,283.51 and 2,887.80 is: 3,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.87 : 7,283.51 = 2,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.87/7,283.51 = 2,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.87x = 7,283.51 × 2,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.87x = 21,033,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,033,320.18/5,277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.19

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