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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.85, 3,097.90 and 1,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.85, 3,097.90 and 1,250.12 is: 1,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.85 : 3,097.90 = 1,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.85/3,097.90 = 1,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.85x = 3,097.90 × 1,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.85x = 3,872,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,756.06/2,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.18

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