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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.82, 3,097.83 and 1,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.82, 3,097.83 and 1,250.05 is: 1,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.82 : 3,097.83 = 1,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.82/3,097.83 = 1,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.82x = 3,097.83 × 1,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.82x = 3,872,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,442.39/2,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.06

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