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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.72, 7,286.94 and 2,922.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.72, 7,286.94 and 2,922.30 is: 4,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.72 : 7,286.94 = 2,922.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.72/7,286.94 = 2,922.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.72x = 7,286.94 × 2,922.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.72x = 21,294,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,294,624.76/5,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.52

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