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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.98, 3,174.66 and 1,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.98, 3,174.66 and 1,250.28 is: 1,874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.98 : 3,174.66 = 1,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.98/3,174.66 = 1,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.98x = 3,174.66 × 1,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.98x = 3,969,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,213.90/2,116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.94

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