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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.22, 3,098.33 and 1,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.22, 3,098.33 and 1,250.45 is: 1,725.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.22 : 3,098.33 = 1,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.22/3,098.33 = 1,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.22x = 3,098.33 × 1,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.22x = 3,874,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,285.00/2,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.57

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