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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.03, 3,103.65 and 1,254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.03, 3,103.65 and 1,254.25 is: 1,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.03 : 3,103.65 = 1,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.03/3,103.65 = 1,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.03x = 3,103.65 × 1,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.03x = 3,892,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,753.01/2,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.86

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