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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.25, 3,026.69 and 1,261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.25, 3,026.69 and 1,261.75 is: 1,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.25 : 3,026.69 = 1,261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.25/3,026.69 = 1,261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.25x = 3,026.69 × 1,261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.25x = 3,818,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,926.11/2,193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.22

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