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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.93, 7,920.98 and 1,385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.93, 7,920.98 and 1,385.23 is: 2,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.93 : 7,920.98 = 1,385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.93/7,920.98 = 1,385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.93x = 7,920.98 × 1,385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.93x = 10,972,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972,372.20/5,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.74

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