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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.02, 3,098.06 and 1,250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.02, 3,098.06 and 1,250.27 is: 1,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.02 : 3,098.06 = 1,250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.02/3,098.06 = 1,250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.02x = 3,098.06 × 1,250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.02x = 3,873,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,389.73/2,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.33

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