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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.35, 3,051.68 and 1,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.35, 3,051.68 and 1,267.22 is: 1,748.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.35 : 3,051.68 = 1,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.35/3,051.68 = 1,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.35x = 3,051.68 × 1,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.35x = 3,867,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,151.22/2,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.78

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