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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.92, 3,418.99 and 1,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.92, 3,418.99 and 1,292.50 is: 1,937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.92 : 3,418.99 = 1,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.92/3,418.99 = 1,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.92x = 3,418.99 × 1,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.92x = 4,419,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,044.58/2,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.40

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