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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.28, 4,113.27 and 1,280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.28, 4,113.27 and 1,280.54 is: 1,921.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.28 : 4,113.27 = 1,280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.28/4,113.27 = 1,280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.28x = 4,113.27 × 1,280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.28x = 5,267,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,186.20/2,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.43

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