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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.52, 3,305.73 and 1,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.52, 3,305.73 and 1,280.36 is: 1,919.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.52 : 3,305.73 = 1,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.52/3,305.73 = 1,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.52x = 3,305.73 × 1,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.52x = 4,232,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,524.46/2,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.93

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