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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.79, 3,104.82 and 1,255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.79, 3,104.82 and 1,255.07 is: 1,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.79 : 3,104.82 = 1,255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.79/3,104.82 = 1,255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.79x = 3,104.82 × 1,255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.79x = 3,896,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,774.20/2,249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.06

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