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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.36, 3,051.68 and 1,267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.36, 3,051.68 and 1,267.17 is: 1,748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.36 : 3,051.68 = 1,267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.36/3,051.68 = 1,267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.36x = 3,051.68 × 1,267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.36x = 3,866,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,996.17/2,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.70

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