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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.58, 3,560.13 and 1,280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.58, 3,560.13 and 1,280.46 is: 1,918.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.58 : 3,560.13 = 1,280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.58/3,560.13 = 1,280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.58x = 3,560.13 × 1,280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.58x = 4,558,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,593.78/2,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.94

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