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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.71, 3,053.61 and 1,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.71, 3,053.61 and 1,268.68 is: 1,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.71 : 3,053.61 = 1,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.71/3,053.61 = 1,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.71x = 3,053.61 × 1,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.71x = 3,874,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,053.93/2,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.82

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