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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.76, 3,104.46 and 1,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.76, 3,104.46 and 1,255.08 is: 1,731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.76 : 3,104.46 = 1,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.76/3,104.46 = 1,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.76x = 3,104.46 × 1,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.76x = 3,896,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,345.66/2,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.89

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