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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.51, 3,100.11 and 1,251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.51, 3,100.11 and 1,251.83 is: 1,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.51 : 3,100.11 = 1,251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.51/3,100.11 = 1,251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.51x = 3,100.11 × 1,251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.51x = 3,880,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,810.70/2,246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.48

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