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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.50, 3,091.48 and 1,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.50, 3,091.48 and 1,280.34 is: 1,920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.50 : 3,091.48 = 1,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.50/3,091.48 = 1,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.50x = 3,091.48 × 1,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.50x = 3,958,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,145.50/2,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.03

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