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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.83, 7,287.46 and 2,890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.83, 7,287.46 and 2,890.74 is: 3,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.83 : 7,287.46 = 2,890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.83/7,287.46 = 2,890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.83x = 7,287.46 × 2,890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.83x = 21,066,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066,152.12/5,280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.17

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