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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.15, 3,099.66 and 1,251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.15, 3,099.66 and 1,251.43 is: 1,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.15 : 3,099.66 = 1,251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.15/3,099.66 = 1,251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.15x = 3,099.66 × 1,251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.15x = 3,879,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,007.51/2,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.96

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