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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.66, 3,055.12 and 1,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.66, 3,055.12 and 1,269.56 is: 1,752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.66 : 3,055.12 = 1,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.66/3,055.12 = 1,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.66x = 3,055.12 × 1,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.66x = 3,878,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,662.61/2,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.15

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