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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.45, 3,051.88 and 1,267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.45, 3,051.88 and 1,267.42 is: 1,749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.45 : 3,051.88 = 1,267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.45/3,051.88 = 1,267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.45x = 3,051.88 × 1,267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.45x = 3,868,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,025.80/2,211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.09

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