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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.14, 3,121.48 and 1,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.14, 3,121.48 and 1,267.19 is: 1,748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.14 : 3,121.48 = 1,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.14/3,121.48 = 1,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.14x = 3,121.48 × 1,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.14x = 3,955,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,508.24/2,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.57

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