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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280, 7,279.77 and 3,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280, 7,279.77 and 3,388.25 is: 4,671.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280 : 7,279.77 = 3,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280/7,279.77 = 3,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280x = 7,279.77 × 3,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280x = 24,665,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665,644.30/5,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.52

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