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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.34, 3,098.48 and 1,250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.34, 3,098.48 and 1,250.66 is: 1,725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.34 : 3,098.48 = 1,250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.34/3,098.48 = 1,250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.34x = 3,098.48 × 1,250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.34x = 3,875,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,145.00/2,245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.86

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