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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.10, 2,987.88 and 1,280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.10, 2,987.88 and 1,280.91 is: 1,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.10 : 2,987.88 = 1,280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.10/2,987.88 = 1,280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.10x = 2,987.88 × 1,280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.10x = 3,827,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,205.37/2,165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.68

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