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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.52, 3,052.46 and 1,280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.52, 3,052.46 and 1,280.56 is: 1,767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.52 : 3,052.46 = 1,280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.52/3,052.46 = 1,280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.52x = 3,052.46 × 1,280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.52x = 3,908,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,858.18/2,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.50

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