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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.04, 3,175.56 and 1,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.04, 3,175.56 and 1,250.76 is: 1,876.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.04 : 3,175.56 = 1,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.04/3,175.56 = 1,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.04x = 3,175.56 × 1,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.04x = 3,971,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,863.43/2,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.14

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