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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.37, 3,100.04 and 1,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.37, 3,100.04 and 1,251.73 is: 1,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.37 : 3,100.04 = 1,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.37/3,100.04 = 1,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.37x = 3,100.04 × 1,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.37x = 3,880,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,413.07/2,246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.41

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