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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.29, 3,053.49 and 1,268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.29, 3,053.49 and 1,268.64 is: 1,751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.29 : 3,053.49 = 1,268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.29/3,053.49 = 1,268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.29x = 3,053.49 × 1,268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.29x = 3,873,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,774.80/2,212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.02

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