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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.52, 3,311.68 and 1,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.52, 3,311.68 and 1,280.80 is: 1,922.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.52 : 3,311.68 = 1,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.52/3,311.68 = 1,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.52x = 3,311.68 × 1,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.52x = 4,241,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,586.39/2,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.29

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