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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.10, 3,051.84 and 1,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.10, 3,051.84 and 1,267.40 is: 1,748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.10 : 3,051.84 = 1,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.10/3,051.84 = 1,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.10x = 3,051.84 × 1,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.10x = 3,867,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,902.02/2,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.52

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