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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.54, 3,100.11 and 1,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.54, 3,100.11 and 1,251.92 is: 1,727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.54 : 3,100.11 = 1,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.54/3,100.11 = 1,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.54x = 3,100.11 × 1,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.54x = 3,881,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,074.21/2,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.58

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