Using proportions, it is found that Diego traveled 15 miles in the cross-town cab ride.
A proportion is a fraction of a total amount, and the measures are related using a rule of three.
In this problem, for the miles traveled, Diego paid 18.50 - 2.25 = $16.25. Considering the fee of $1.25 per mile, the distance he traveled is given by:
d = 16.25/1.25 = 15.
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