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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.46, 3,105.71 and 1,255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.46, 3,105.71 and 1,255.83 is: 1,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.46 : 3,105.71 = 1,255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.46/3,105.71 = 1,255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.46x = 3,105.71 × 1,255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.46x = 3,900,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,243.79/2,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.09

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