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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.75, 3,012.21 and 1,251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.75, 3,012.21 and 1,251.25 is: 1,726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.75 : 3,012.21 = 1,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.75/3,012.21 = 1,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.75x = 3,012.21 × 1,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.75x = 3,769,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,027.76/2,182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.73

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