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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.37, 3,098.39 and 1,250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.37, 3,098.39 and 1,250.55 is: 1,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.37 : 3,098.39 = 1,250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.37/3,098.39 = 1,250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.37x = 3,098.39 × 1,250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.37x = 3,874,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,685.36/2,245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.64

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