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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.00, 3,099.40 and 1,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.00, 3,099.40 and 1,251.23 is: 1,726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.00 : 3,099.40 = 1,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.00/3,099.40 = 1,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.00x = 3,099.40 × 1,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.00x = 3,878,059.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,059.95/2,246.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.65

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