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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.32, 7,286.64 and 2,922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.32, 7,286.64 and 2,922.42 is: 4,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.32 : 7,286.64 = 2,922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.32/7,286.64 = 2,922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.32x = 7,286.64 × 2,922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.32x = 21,294,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,294,622.47/5,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.83

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