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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.80, 4,069.20 and 1,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.80, 4,069.20 and 1,254.80 is: 1,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.80 : 4,069.20 = 1,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.80/4,069.20 = 1,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.80x = 4,069.20 × 1,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.80x = 5,106,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,032.16/2,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.20

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