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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.98, 4,001.76 and 1,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.98, 4,001.76 and 1,280.50 is: 1,922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.98 : 4,001.76 = 1,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.98/4,001.76 = 1,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.98x = 4,001.76 × 1,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.98x = 5,124,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,253.68/2,665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.09

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