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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.60, 3,098.94 and 1,250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.60, 3,098.94 and 1,250.87 is: 1,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.60 : 3,098.94 = 1,250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.60/3,098.94 = 1,250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.60x = 3,098.94 × 1,250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.60x = 3,876,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,378.83/2,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.21

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