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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.60, 7,284.84 and 3,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.60, 7,284.84 and 3,041.66 is: 4,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.60 : 7,284.84 = 3,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.60/7,284.84 = 3,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.60x = 7,284.84 × 3,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.60x = 22,158,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,006.43/5,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.12

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