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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.58, 7,287.57 and 2,922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.58, 7,287.57 and 2,922.82 is: 4,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.58 : 7,287.57 = 2,922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.58/7,287.57 = 2,922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.58x = 7,287.57 × 2,922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.58x = 21,300,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300,255.35/5,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.70

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