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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.44, 2,924.88 and 1,280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.44, 2,924.88 and 1,280.16 is: 1,766.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.44 : 2,924.88 = 1,280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.44/2,924.88 = 1,280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.44x = 2,924.88 × 1,280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.44x = 3,744,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,314.38/2,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.65

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