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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.22, 3,099.80 and 1,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.22, 3,099.80 and 1,251.50 is: 1,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.22 : 3,099.80 = 1,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.22/3,099.80 = 1,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.22x = 3,099.80 × 1,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.22x = 3,879,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,399.70/2,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.08

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