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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.04, 3,052.58 and 1,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.04, 3,052.58 and 1,280.52 is: 1,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.04 : 3,052.58 = 1,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.04/3,052.58 = 1,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.04x = 3,052.58 × 1,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.04x = 3,908,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,889.74/2,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.10

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