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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.28, 3,099.14 and 1,251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.28, 3,099.14 and 1,251.37 is: 1,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.28 : 3,099.14 = 1,251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.28/3,099.14 = 1,251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.28x = 3,099.14 × 1,251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.28x = 3,878,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,156.82/2,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.48

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