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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.14, 3,099.82 and 1,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.14, 3,099.82 and 1,251.41 is: 1,727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.14 : 3,099.82 = 1,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.14/3,099.82 = 1,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.14x = 3,099.82 × 1,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.14x = 3,879,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,150.37/2,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.03

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