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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.12, 3,011.94 and 1,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.12, 3,011.94 and 1,250.92 is: 1,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.12 : 3,011.94 = 1,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.12/3,011.94 = 1,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.12x = 3,011.94 × 1,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.12x = 3,767,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,695.98/2,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.62

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