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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.90, 3,106.12 and 1,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.90, 3,106.12 and 1,256.14 is: 1,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.90 : 3,106.12 = 1,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.90/3,106.12 = 1,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.90x = 3,106.12 × 1,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.90x = 3,901,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,721.58/2,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.41

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