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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.33, 3,099.56 and 1,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.33, 3,099.56 and 1,251.58 is: 1,726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.33 : 3,099.56 = 1,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.33/3,099.56 = 1,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.33x = 3,099.56 × 1,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.33x = 3,879,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,347.30/2,246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.97

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