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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.43, 3,100.05 and 1,251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.43, 3,100.05 and 1,251.75 is: 1,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.43 : 3,100.05 = 1,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.43/3,100.05 = 1,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.43x = 3,100.05 × 1,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.43x = 3,880,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,487.59/2,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.40

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