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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.96, 7,287.84 and 2,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.96, 7,287.84 and 2,923.20 is: 4,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.96 : 7,287.84 = 2,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.96/7,287.84 = 2,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.96x = 7,287.84 × 2,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.96x = 21,303,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,813.89/5,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.08

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