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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.21, 3,105.27 and 1,255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.21, 3,105.27 and 1,255.51 is: 1,732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.21 : 3,105.27 = 1,255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.21/3,105.27 = 1,255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.21x = 3,105.27 × 1,255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.21x = 3,898,701.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,701.42/2,250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.59

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