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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.92, 3,139.36 and 1,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.92, 3,139.36 and 1,280.20 is: 1,766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.92 : 3,139.36 = 1,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.92/3,139.36 = 1,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.92x = 3,139.36 × 1,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.92x = 4,019,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,008.67/2,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.66

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