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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.73, 7,921.52 and 1,385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.73, 7,921.52 and 1,385.13 is: 2,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.73 : 7,921.52 = 1,385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.73/7,921.52 = 1,385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.73x = 7,921.52 × 1,385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.73x = 10,972,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972,335.00/5,280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.81

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