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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.99, 8,017.52 and 2,880.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.99, 8,017.52 and 2,880.97 is: 4,321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.99 : 8,017.52 = 2,880.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.99/8,017.52 = 2,880.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.99x = 8,017.52 × 2,880.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.99x = 23,098,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,098,200.15/5,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.47

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