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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.41, 3,051.33 and 1,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.41, 3,051.33 and 1,267.04 is: 1,748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.41 : 3,051.33 = 1,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.41/3,051.33 = 1,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.41x = 3,051.33 × 1,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.41x = 3,866,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,157.16/2,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.28

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