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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.19, 3,099.54 and 1,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.19, 3,099.54 and 1,251.45 is: 1,726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.19 : 3,099.54 = 1,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.19/3,099.54 = 1,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.19x = 3,099.54 × 1,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.19x = 3,878,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,919.33/2,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.89

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