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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.51, 7,287.29 and 3,042.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.51, 7,287.29 and 3,042.86 is: 4,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.51 : 7,287.29 = 3,042.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.51/7,287.29 = 3,042.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.51x = 7,287.29 × 3,042.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.51x = 22,174,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,151.60/5,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.24

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