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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.67, 7,922.16 and 1,770.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.67, 7,922.16 and 1,770.78 is: 2,656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.67 : 7,922.16 = 1,770.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.67/7,922.16 = 1,770.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.67x = 7,922.16 × 1,770.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.67x = 14,028,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,028,402.48/5,280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.56

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