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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.28, 7,918.62 and 2,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.28, 7,918.62 and 2,811.80 is: 4,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.28 : 7,918.62 = 2,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.28/7,918.62 = 2,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.28x = 7,918.62 × 2,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.28x = 22,265,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,265,575.72/5,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.34

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