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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.57, 3,010.64 and 1,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.57, 3,010.64 and 1,250.25 is: 1,725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.57 : 3,010.64 = 1,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.57/3,010.64 = 1,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.57x = 3,010.64 × 1,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.57x = 3,764,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,042.15/2,181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.39

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