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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.78, 3,153.28 and 1,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.78, 3,153.28 and 1,280.24 is: 1,918.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.78 : 3,153.28 = 1,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.78/3,153.28 = 1,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.78x = 3,153.28 × 1,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.78x = 4,036,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,950.45/2,103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.90

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