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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.51, 3,105.70 and 1,255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.51, 3,105.70 and 1,255.99 is: 1,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.51 : 3,105.70 = 1,255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.51/3,105.70 = 1,255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.51x = 3,105.70 × 1,255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.51x = 3,900,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,728.14/2,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.26

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