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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.90, 3,097.92 and 1,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.90, 3,097.92 and 1,250.16 is: 1,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.90 : 3,097.92 = 1,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.90/3,097.92 = 1,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.90x = 3,097.92 × 1,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.90x = 3,872,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,895.67/2,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.20

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