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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.62, 7,286.22 and 2,922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.62, 7,286.22 and 2,922.32 is: 4,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.62 : 7,286.22 = 2,922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.62/7,286.22 = 2,922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.62x = 7,286.22 × 2,922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.62x = 21,292,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292,666.43/5,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.23

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