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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.07, 3,099.49 and 1,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.07, 3,099.49 and 1,251.29 is: 1,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.07 : 3,099.49 = 1,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.07/3,099.49 = 1,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.07x = 3,099.49 × 1,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.07x = 3,878,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,360.84/2,246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.74

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