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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.22, 3,011.55 and 1,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.22, 3,011.55 and 1,250.90 is: 1,726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.22 : 3,011.55 = 1,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.22/3,011.55 = 1,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.22x = 3,011.55 × 1,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.22x = 3,767,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,155.42/2,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.29

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