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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.07, 3,260.41 and 1,250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.07, 3,260.41 and 1,250.35 is: 1,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.07 : 3,260.41 = 1,250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.07/3,260.41 = 1,250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.07x = 3,260.41 × 1,250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.07x = 4,076,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,634.22/2,175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.26

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