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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.29, 3,564.67 and 1,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.29, 3,564.67 and 1,280.34 is: 1,919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.29 : 3,564.67 = 1,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.29/3,564.67 = 1,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.29x = 3,564.67 × 1,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.29x = 4,564,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,005.63/2,378.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.03

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