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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.54, 3,100.14 and 1,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.54, 3,100.14 and 1,251.80 is: 1,727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.54 : 3,100.14 = 1,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.54/3,100.14 = 1,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.54x = 3,100.14 × 1,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.54x = 3,880,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,755.25/2,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.44

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