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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.98, 3,104.98 and 1,255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.98, 3,104.98 and 1,255.22 is: 1,732.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.98 : 3,104.98 = 1,255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.98/3,104.98 = 1,255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.98x = 3,104.98 × 1,255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.98x = 3,897,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,433.00/2,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.21

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