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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.16, 7,283.80 and 2,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.16, 7,283.80 and 2,888.08 is: 3,985.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.16 : 7,283.80 = 2,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.16/7,283.80 = 2,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.16x = 7,283.80 × 2,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.16x = 21,036,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036,197.10/5,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.52

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