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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.76, 3,380.76 and 1,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.76, 3,380.76 and 1,280.76 is: 1,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.76 : 3,380.76 = 1,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.76/3,380.76 = 1,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.76x = 3,380.76 × 1,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.76x = 4,329,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,942.18/2,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.06

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