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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.44, 2,021.12 and 1,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.44, 2,021.12 and 1,267.28 is: 1,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.44 : 2,021.12 = 1,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.44/2,021.12 = 1,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.44x = 2,021.12 × 1,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.44x = 2,561,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,324.95/1,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.88

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