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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.84, 3,105.86 and 1,256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.84, 3,105.86 and 1,256.07 is: 1,733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.84 : 3,105.86 = 1,256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.84/3,105.86 = 1,256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.84x = 3,105.86 × 1,256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.84x = 3,901,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,171.29/2,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.21

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