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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.80, 3,104.72 and 1,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.80, 3,104.72 and 1,255.08 is: 1,732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.80 : 3,104.72 = 1,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.80/3,104.72 = 1,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.80x = 3,104.72 × 1,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.80x = 3,896,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,684.99/2,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.01

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