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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.09, 3,098.10 and 1,250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.09, 3,098.10 and 1,250.38 is: 1,725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.09 : 3,098.10 = 1,250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.09/3,098.10 = 1,250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.09x = 3,098.10 × 1,250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.09x = 3,873,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,802.28/2,245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.46

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