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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.18, 3,098.40 and 1,250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.18, 3,098.40 and 1,250.46 is: 1,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.18 : 3,098.40 = 1,250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.18/3,098.40 = 1,250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.18x = 3,098.40 × 1,250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.18x = 3,874,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,425.26/2,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.66

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