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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.06, 3,051.57 and 1,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.06, 3,051.57 and 1,267.20 is: 1,748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.06 : 3,051.57 = 1,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.06/3,051.57 = 1,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.06x = 3,051.57 × 1,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.06x = 3,866,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,949.50/2,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.91

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