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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.78, 3,562.56 and 1,280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.78, 3,562.56 and 1,280.66 is: 1,920.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.78 : 3,562.56 = 1,280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.78/3,562.56 = 1,280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.78x = 3,562.56 × 1,280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.78x = 4,562,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,428.09/2,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.39

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