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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.56, 5,040.72 and 1,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.56, 5,040.72 and 1,280.49 is: 1,920.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.56 : 5,040.72 = 1,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.56/5,040.72 = 1,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.56x = 5,040.72 × 1,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.56x = 6,454,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454,567.92/3,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.68

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