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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.63, 3,105.84 and 1,255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.63, 3,105.84 and 1,255.89 is: 1,733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.63 : 3,105.84 = 1,255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.63/3,105.84 = 1,255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.63x = 3,105.84 × 1,255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.63x = 3,900,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,593.40/2,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.11

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