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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.86, 3,104.44 and 1,255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.86, 3,104.44 and 1,255.12 is: 1,731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.86 : 3,104.44 = 1,255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.86/3,104.44 = 1,255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.86x = 3,104.44 × 1,255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.86x = 3,896,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,444.73/2,249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.86

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