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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.84, 7,993.95 and 2,860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.84, 7,993.95 and 2,860.28 is: 4,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.84 : 7,993.95 = 2,860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.84/7,993.95 = 2,860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.84x = 7,993.95 × 2,860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.84x = 22,864,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,935.31/5,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.79

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