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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.61, 3,106.01 and 1,255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.61, 3,106.01 and 1,255.93 is: 1,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.61 : 3,106.01 = 1,255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.61/3,106.01 = 1,255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.61x = 3,106.01 × 1,255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.61x = 3,900,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,909.33/2,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.27

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