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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.72, 3,105.79 and 1,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.72, 3,105.79 and 1,255.97 is: 1,733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.72 : 3,105.79 = 1,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.72/3,105.79 = 1,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.72x = 3,105.79 × 1,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.72x = 3,900,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,783.69/2,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.13

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