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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.91, 3,099.33 and 1,251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.91, 3,099.33 and 1,251.21 is: 1,726.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.91 : 3,099.33 = 1,251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.91/3,099.33 = 1,251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.91x = 3,099.33 × 1,251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.91x = 3,877,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,912.69/2,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.66

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