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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.20, 3,417.50 and 1,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.20, 3,417.50 and 1,292.55 is: 1,937.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.20 : 3,417.50 = 1,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.20/3,417.50 = 1,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.20x = 3,417.50 × 1,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.20x = 4,417,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,292.86/2,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.24

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