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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.84, 3,104.96 and 1,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.84, 3,104.96 and 1,255.44 is: 1,732.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.84 : 3,104.96 = 1,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.84/3,104.96 = 1,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.84x = 3,104.96 × 1,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.84x = 3,898,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,090.98/2,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.61

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