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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.53, 7,287.17 and 2,922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.53, 7,287.17 and 2,922.66 is: 4,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.53 : 7,287.17 = 2,922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.53/7,287.17 = 2,922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.53x = 7,287.17 × 2,922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.53x = 21,297,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297,927.58/5,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.30

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