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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.84, 5,038.60 and 1,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.84, 5,038.60 and 1,280.44 is: 1,919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.84 : 5,038.60 = 1,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.84/5,038.60 = 1,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.84x = 5,038.60 × 1,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.84x = 6,451,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,624.98/3,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.65

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