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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.53, 3,100.11 and 1,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.53, 3,100.11 and 1,251.92 is: 1,727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.53 : 3,100.11 = 1,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.53/3,100.11 = 1,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.53x = 3,100.11 × 1,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.53x = 3,881,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,089.71/2,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.59

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