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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.39, 7,286.84 and 2,922.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.39, 7,286.84 and 2,922.51 is: 4,033.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.39 : 7,286.84 = 2,922.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.39/7,286.84 = 2,922.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.39x = 7,286.84 × 2,922.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.39x = 21,295,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295,848.16/5,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.01

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