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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.32, 4,112.64 and 1,280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.32, 4,112.64 and 1,280.16 is: 1,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.32 : 4,112.64 = 1,280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.32/4,112.64 = 1,280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.32x = 4,112.64 × 1,280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.32x = 5,264,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,837.22/2,740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.25

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