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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.16, 7,287.04 and 2,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.16, 7,287.04 and 2,922.72 is: 4,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.16 : 7,287.04 = 2,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.16/7,287.04 = 2,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.16x = 7,287.04 × 2,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.16x = 21,297,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297,977.55/5,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.59

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