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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.44, 3,100.01 and 1,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.44, 3,100.01 and 1,251.65 is: 1,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.44 : 3,100.01 = 1,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.44/3,100.01 = 1,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.44x = 3,100.01 × 1,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.44x = 3,880,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,127.52/2,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.24

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