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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.48, 3,100.31 and 1,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.48, 3,100.31 and 1,302.53 is: 1,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.48 : 3,100.31 = 1,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.48/3,100.31 = 1,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.48x = 3,100.31 × 1,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.48x = 4,038,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,246.78/2,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.59

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