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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.02, 3,011.27 and 1,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.02, 3,011.27 and 1,250.70 is: 1,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.02 : 3,011.27 = 1,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.02/3,011.27 = 1,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.02x = 3,011.27 × 1,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.02x = 3,766,195.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,195.39/2,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.01

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