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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.85, 7,287.65 and 2,923.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.85, 7,287.65 and 2,923.03 is: 4,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.85 : 7,287.65 = 2,923.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.85/7,287.65 = 2,923.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.85x = 7,287.65 × 2,923.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.85x = 21,302,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302,004.96/5,280.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.82

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