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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.89, 3,121.42 and 1,267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.89, 3,121.42 and 1,267.10 is: 1,748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.89 : 3,121.42 = 1,267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.89/3,121.42 = 1,267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.89x = 3,121.42 × 1,267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.89x = 3,955,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,132.51/2,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.60

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