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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.75, 3,121.11 and 1,267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.75, 3,121.11 and 1,267.11 is: 1,748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.75 : 3,121.11 = 1,267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.75/3,121.11 = 1,267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.75x = 3,121.11 × 1,267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.75x = 3,954,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,789.69/2,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.56

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