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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.72, 7,287.60 and 2,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.72, 7,287.60 and 2,923.20 is: 4,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.72 : 7,287.60 = 2,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.72/7,287.60 = 2,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.72x = 7,287.60 × 2,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.72x = 21,303,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,112.32/5,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.13

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