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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.38, 3,098.61 and 1,250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.38, 3,098.61 and 1,250.64 is: 1,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.38 : 3,098.61 = 1,250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.38/3,098.61 = 1,250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.38x = 3,098.61 × 1,250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.38x = 3,875,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,261.92/2,245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.89

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