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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.26, 3,098.50 and 1,250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.26, 3,098.50 and 1,250.71 is: 1,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.26 : 3,098.50 = 1,250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.26/3,098.50 = 1,250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.26x = 3,098.50 × 1,250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.26x = 3,875,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,335.81/2,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.01

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