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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.79, 3,105.97 and 1,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.79, 3,105.97 and 1,256.15 is: 1,733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.79 : 3,105.97 = 1,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.79/3,105.97 = 1,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.79x = 3,105.97 × 1,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.79x = 3,901,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,568.84/2,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.42

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