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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.33, 3,105.44 and 1,255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.33, 3,105.44 and 1,255.55 is: 1,732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.33 : 3,105.44 = 1,255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.33/3,105.44 = 1,255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.33x = 3,105.44 × 1,255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.33x = 3,899,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,034.45/2,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.65

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