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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.15, 3,677.77 and 1,280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.15, 3,677.77 and 1,280.89 is: 1,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.15 : 3,677.77 = 1,280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.15/3,677.77 = 1,280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.15x = 3,677.77 × 1,280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.15x = 4,710,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,818.82/2,452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.10

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