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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.07, 3,171.34 and 1,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.07, 3,171.34 and 1,250.13 is: 1,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.07 : 3,171.34 = 1,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.07/3,171.34 = 1,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.07x = 3,171.34 × 1,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.07x = 3,964,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,587.27/2,298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.18

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