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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.36, 3,010.98 and 1,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.36, 3,010.98 and 1,250.68 is: 1,725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.36 : 3,010.98 = 1,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.36/3,010.98 = 1,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.36x = 3,010.98 × 1,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.36x = 3,765,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,772.47/2,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.55

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