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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.99, 2,926.19 and 1,280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.99, 2,926.19 and 1,280.55 is: 1,767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.99 : 2,926.19 = 1,280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.99/2,926.19 = 1,280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.99x = 2,926.19 × 1,280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.99x = 3,747,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,132.60/2,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.52

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