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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.28, 4,519.20 and 1,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.28, 4,519.20 and 1,281.12 is: 1,922.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.28 : 4,519.20 = 1,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.28/4,519.20 = 1,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.28x = 4,519.20 × 1,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.28x = 5,789,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,637.50/3,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.65

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