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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.26, 3,034.86 and 1,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.26, 3,034.86 and 1,267.76 is: 1,749.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.26 : 3,034.86 = 1,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.26/3,034.86 = 1,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.26x = 3,034.86 × 1,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.26x = 3,847,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,474.11/2,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.44

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