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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.08, 3,105.06 and 1,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.08, 3,105.06 and 1,255.40 is: 1,732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.08 : 3,105.06 = 1,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.08/3,105.06 = 1,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.08x = 3,105.06 × 1,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.08x = 3,898,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,092.32/2,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.42

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