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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.25, 3,011.41 and 1,187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.25, 3,011.41 and 1,187.50 is: 1,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.25 : 3,011.41 = 1,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.25/3,011.41 = 1,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.25x = 3,011.41 × 1,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.25x = 3,576,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,049.38/2,182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.70

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