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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.44, 4,695.72 and 1,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.44, 4,695.72 and 1,280.28 is: 1,920.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.44 : 4,695.72 = 1,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.44/4,695.72 = 1,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.44x = 4,695.72 × 1,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.44x = 6,011,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,836.40/3,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.44

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