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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.24, 3,121.11 and 1,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.24, 3,121.11 and 1,267.38 is: 1,748.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.24 : 3,121.11 = 1,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.24/3,121.11 = 1,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.24x = 3,121.11 × 1,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.24x = 3,955,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,632.39/2,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.55

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