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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.46, 3,105.40 and 1,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.46, 3,105.40 and 1,255.70 is: 1,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.46 : 3,105.40 = 1,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.46/3,105.40 = 1,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.46x = 3,105.40 × 1,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.46x = 3,899,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,450.78/2,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.73

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