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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.01, 3,099.45 and 1,251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.01, 3,099.45 and 1,251.31 is: 1,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.01 : 3,099.45 = 1,251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.01/3,099.45 = 1,251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.01x = 3,099.45 × 1,251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.01x = 3,878,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,372.78/2,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.78

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