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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.88, 3,121.25 and 1,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.88, 3,121.25 and 1,267.16 is: 1,748.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.88 : 3,121.25 = 1,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.88/3,121.25 = 1,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.88x = 3,121.25 × 1,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.88x = 3,955,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,101.21/2,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.59

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