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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.13, 3,034.82 and 1,267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.13, 3,034.82 and 1,267.63 is: 1,749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.13 : 3,034.82 = 1,267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.13/3,034.82 = 1,267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.13x = 3,034.82 × 1,267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.13x = 3,847,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,028.88/2,199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.34

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