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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.92, 7,922.34 and 1,770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.92, 7,922.34 and 1,770.58 is: 2,656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.92 : 7,922.34 = 1,770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.92/7,922.34 = 1,770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.92x = 7,922.34 × 1,770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.92x = 14,027,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,027,136.76/5,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.19

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