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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.81, 3,263.90 and 1,250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.81, 3,263.90 and 1,250.64 is: 1,872.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.81 : 3,263.90 = 1,250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.81/3,263.90 = 1,250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.81x = 3,263.90 × 1,250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.81x = 4,081,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,957.64/2,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.62

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