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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.96, 3,121.55 and 1,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.96, 3,121.55 and 1,267.22 is: 1,748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.96 : 3,121.55 = 1,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.96/3,121.55 = 1,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.96x = 3,121.55 × 1,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.96x = 3,955,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,690.59/2,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.79

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