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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.60, 3,105.88 and 1,255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.60, 3,105.88 and 1,255.86 is: 1,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.60 : 3,105.88 = 1,255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.60/3,105.88 = 1,255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.60x = 3,105.88 × 1,255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.60x = 3,900,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,550.46/2,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.12

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