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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.54, 4,842.53 and 1,280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.54, 4,842.53 and 1,280.22 is: 1,920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.54 : 4,842.53 = 1,280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.54/4,842.53 = 1,280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.54x = 4,842.53 × 1,280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.54x = 6,199,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,503.76/3,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.22

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