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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.52, 3,011.08 and 1,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.52, 3,011.08 and 1,250.48 is: 1,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.52 : 3,011.08 = 1,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.52/3,011.08 = 1,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.52x = 3,011.08 × 1,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.52x = 3,765,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,295.32/2,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.21

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