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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.47, 3,010.52 and 1,250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.47, 3,010.52 and 1,250.15 is: 1,725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.47 : 3,010.52 = 1,250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.47/3,010.52 = 1,250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.47x = 3,010.52 × 1,250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.47x = 3,763,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,602.85/2,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.26

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