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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.40, 3,100 and 1,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.40, 3,100 and 1,251.62 is: 1,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.40 : 3,100 = 1,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.40/3,100 = 1,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.40x = 3,100 × 1,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.40x = 3,880,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,022.00/2,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.22

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