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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.07, 3,098.21 and 1,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.07, 3,098.21 and 1,250.36 is: 1,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.07 : 3,098.21 = 1,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.07/3,098.21 = 1,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.07x = 3,098.21 × 1,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.07x = 3,873,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,856.11/2,245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.50

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