To solve the multiplication problem [tex]\(2.8 \times 1.2\)[/tex]:
1. First, understand that [tex]\(2.8\)[/tex] and [tex]\(1.2\)[/tex] are decimal numbers.
2. Multiply the two numbers together.
3. The multiplication of [tex]\(2.8\)[/tex] by [tex]\(1.2\)[/tex] results in a product.
Upon performing the multiplication, the result is:
[tex]\[
2.8 \times 1.2 = 3.36
\][/tex]
So, the answer is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{3.36}
\][/tex]