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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.68, 3,099.03 and 1,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.68, 3,099.03 and 1,251 is: 1,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.68 : 3,099.03 = 1,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.68/3,099.03 = 1,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.68x = 3,099.03 × 1,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.68x = 3,876,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,886.53/2,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.38

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