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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.00, 3,104.98 and 1,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.00, 3,104.98 and 1,241.72 is: 1,713.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.00 : 3,104.98 = 1,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.00/3,104.98 = 1,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.00x = 3,104.98 × 1,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.00x = 3,855,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,514.99/2,250.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.56

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