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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.67, 3,099 and 1,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.67, 3,099 and 1,250.96 is: 1,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.67 : 3,099 = 1,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.67/3,099 = 1,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.67x = 3,099 × 1,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.67x = 3,876,709.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,709.55/2,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.31

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