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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.18, 4,387.86 and 1,280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.18, 4,387.86 and 1,280.88 is: 1,921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.18 : 4,387.86 = 1,280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.18/4,387.86 = 1,280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.18x = 4,387.86 × 1,280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.18x = 5,620,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,322.12/2,925.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.36

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