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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.94, 3,105.98 and 1,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.94, 3,105.98 and 1,256.08 is: 1,733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.94 : 3,105.98 = 1,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.94/3,105.98 = 1,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.94x = 3,105.98 × 1,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.94x = 3,901,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,359.36/2,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.21

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