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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.05, 3,121.49 and 1,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.05, 3,121.49 and 1,267.16 is: 1,748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.05 : 3,121.49 = 1,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.05/3,121.49 = 1,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.05x = 3,121.49 × 1,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.05x = 3,955,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,405.33/2,262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.60

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