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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.56, 7,287.27 and 2,922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.56, 7,287.27 and 2,922.92 is: 4,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.56 : 7,287.27 = 2,922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.56/7,287.27 = 2,922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.56x = 7,287.27 × 2,922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.56x = 21,300,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300,107.23/5,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.68

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