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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.26, 3,171.47 and 1,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.26, 3,171.47 and 1,250.25 is: 1,725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.26 : 3,171.47 = 1,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.26/3,171.47 = 1,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.26x = 3,171.47 × 1,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.26x = 3,965,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,124.12/2,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.28

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