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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181, 3,009.78 and 1,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181, 3,009.78 and 1,250.04 is: 1,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181 : 3,009.78 = 1,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181/3,009.78 = 1,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181x = 3,009.78 × 1,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181x = 3,762,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,345.39/2,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.06

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