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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.67, 3,099.16 and 1,250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.67, 3,099.16 and 1,250.99 is: 1,726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.67 : 3,099.16 = 1,250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.67/3,099.16 = 1,250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.67x = 3,099.16 × 1,250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.67x = 3,877,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,033.29/2,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.44

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