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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.94, 3,052.76 and 1,267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.94, 3,052.76 and 1,267.89 is: 1,749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.94 : 3,052.76 = 1,267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.94/3,052.76 = 1,267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.94x = 3,052.76 × 1,267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.94x = 3,870,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,546.09/2,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.84

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