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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.03, 7,919.24 and 1,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.03, 7,919.24 and 1,817.28 is: 2,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.03 : 7,919.24 = 1,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.03/7,919.24 = 1,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.03x = 7,919.24 × 1,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.03x = 14,391,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,467.38/5,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.64

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