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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.12, 3,051.18 and 1,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.12, 3,051.18 and 1,266.84 is: 1,748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.12 : 3,051.18 = 1,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.12/3,051.18 = 1,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.12x = 3,051.18 × 1,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.12x = 3,865,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,356.87/2,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.14

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