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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.47, 3,100.17 and 1,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.47, 3,100.17 and 1,251.84 is: 1,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.47 : 3,100.17 = 1,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.47/3,100.17 = 1,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.47x = 3,100.17 × 1,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.47x = 3,880,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,915.69/2,246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.56

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