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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.40, 7,915.65 and 1,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.40, 7,915.65 and 1,995.70 is: 2,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.40 : 7,915.65 = 1,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.40/7,915.65 = 1,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.40x = 7,915.65 × 1,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.40x = 15,797,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797,262.71/5,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.68

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