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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.80, 4,259.10 and 1,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.80, 4,259.10 and 1,280.20 is: 1,921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.80 : 4,259.10 = 1,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.80/4,259.10 = 1,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.80x = 4,259.10 × 1,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.80x = 5,452,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,499.82/2,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.38

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