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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.80, 3,104.35 and 1,255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.80, 3,104.35 and 1,255.05 is: 1,731.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.80 : 3,104.35 = 1,255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.80/3,104.35 = 1,255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.80x = 3,104.35 × 1,255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.80x = 3,896,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,114.47/2,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.76

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