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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.60, 3,053.34 and 1,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.60, 3,053.34 and 1,268.56 is: 1,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.60 : 3,053.34 = 1,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.60/3,053.34 = 1,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.60x = 3,053.34 × 1,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.60x = 3,873,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,344.99/2,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.59

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