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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.74, 3,099.22 and 1,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.74, 3,099.22 and 1,251.02 is: 1,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.74 : 3,099.22 = 1,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.74/3,099.22 = 1,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.74x = 3,099.22 × 1,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.74x = 3,877,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,181.55/2,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.46

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