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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.16, 3,098.19 and 1,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.16, 3,098.19 and 1,250.42 is: 1,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.16 : 3,098.19 = 1,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.16/3,098.19 = 1,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.16x = 3,098.19 × 1,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.16x = 3,874,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,023.25/2,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.50

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