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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280, 7,286.32 and 2,890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280, 7,286.32 and 2,890.02 is: 3,988.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280 : 7,286.32 = 2,890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280/7,286.32 = 2,890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280x = 7,286.32 × 2,890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280x = 21,057,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057,610.53/5,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.18

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