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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.19, 3,381.99 and 1,280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.19, 3,381.99 and 1,280.23 is: 1,919.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.19 : 3,381.99 = 1,280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.19/3,381.99 = 1,280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.19x = 3,381.99 × 1,280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.19x = 4,329,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,725.06/2,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.04

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