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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.46, 3,052.74 and 1,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.46, 3,052.74 and 1,268.56 is: 1,750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.46 : 3,052.74 = 1,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.46/3,052.74 = 1,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.46x = 3,052.74 × 1,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.46x = 3,872,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,585.29/2,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.35

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