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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.84, 3,381.24 and 1,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.84, 3,381.24 and 1,280.40 is: 1,920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.84 : 3,381.24 = 1,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.84/3,381.24 = 1,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.84x = 3,381.24 × 1,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.84x = 4,329,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,339.70/2,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.87

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