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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.42, 3,098.58 and 1,250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.42, 3,098.58 and 1,250.69 is: 1,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.42 : 3,098.58 = 1,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.42/3,098.58 = 1,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.42x = 3,098.58 × 1,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.42x = 3,875,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,363.78/2,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.90

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