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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.60, 4,385.40 and 1,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.60, 4,385.40 and 1,280.24 is: 1,919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.60 : 4,385.40 = 1,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.60/4,385.40 = 1,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.60x = 4,385.40 × 1,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.60x = 5,614,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,364.50/2,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.70

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