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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.35, 3,052.83 and 1,267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.35, 3,052.83 and 1,267.71 is: 1,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.35 : 3,052.83 = 1,267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.35/3,052.83 = 1,267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.35x = 3,052.83 × 1,267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.35x = 3,870,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,103.12/2,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.32

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