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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.10, 3,105.03 and 1,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.10, 3,105.03 and 1,255.20 is: 1,732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.10 : 3,105.03 = 1,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.10/3,105.03 = 1,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.10x = 3,105.03 × 1,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.10x = 3,897,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,433.66/2,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.12

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