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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.15, 3,105.27 and 1,255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.15, 3,105.27 and 1,255.62 is: 1,732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.15 : 3,105.27 = 1,255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.15/3,105.27 = 1,255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.15x = 3,105.27 × 1,255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.15x = 3,899,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,046.05/2,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.79

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