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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.39, 7,284.60 and 3,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.39, 7,284.60 and 3,041.82 is: 4,196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.39 : 7,284.60 = 3,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.39/7,284.60 = 3,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.39x = 7,284.60 × 3,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.39x = 22,158,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,441.97/5,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.36

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