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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.80, 3,563.70 and 1,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.80, 3,563.70 and 1,280.68 is: 1,921.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.80 : 3,563.70 = 1,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.80/3,563.70 = 1,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.80x = 3,563.70 × 1,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.80x = 4,563,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,959.32/2,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.02

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