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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.08, 4,261.51 and 1,281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.08, 4,261.51 and 1,281.16 is: 1,922.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.08 : 4,261.51 = 1,281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.08/4,261.51 = 1,281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.08x = 4,261.51 × 1,281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.08x = 5,459,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,654.84/2,840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.36

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