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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.40, 3,998.28 and 1,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.40, 3,998.28 and 1,280.08 is: 1,918.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.40 : 3,998.28 = 1,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.40/3,998.28 = 1,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.40x = 3,998.28 × 1,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.40x = 5,118,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,118.26/2,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.77

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