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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.87, 2,926.56 and 1,280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.87, 2,926.56 and 1,280.77 is: 1,768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.87 : 2,926.56 = 1,280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.87/2,926.56 = 1,280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.87x = 2,926.56 × 1,280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.87x = 3,748,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,250.25/2,119.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.15

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