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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.86, 2,986.20 and 1,280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.86, 2,986.20 and 1,280.42 is: 1,767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.86 : 2,986.20 = 1,280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.86/2,986.20 = 1,280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.86x = 2,986.20 × 1,280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.86x = 3,823,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,590.20/2,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.02

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