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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.80, 3,053.44 and 1,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.80, 3,053.44 and 1,281.28 is: 1,768.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.80 : 3,053.44 = 1,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.80/3,053.44 = 1,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.80x = 3,053.44 × 1,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.80x = 3,912,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,311.60/2,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.04

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