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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.84, 7,286.94 and 2,922.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.84, 7,286.94 and 2,922.84 is: 4,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.84 : 7,286.94 = 2,922.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.84/7,286.94 = 2,922.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.84x = 7,286.94 × 2,922.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.84x = 21,298,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298,559.71/5,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.18

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