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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.60, 3,564.08 and 1,280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.60, 3,564.08 and 1,280.04 is: 1,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.60 : 3,564.08 = 1,280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.60/3,564.08 = 1,280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.60x = 3,564.08 × 1,280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.60x = 4,562,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,164.96/2,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.24

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