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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.66, 3,100.35 and 1,252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.66, 3,100.35 and 1,252.01 is: 1,727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.66 : 3,100.35 = 1,252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.66/3,100.35 = 1,252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.66x = 3,100.35 × 1,252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.66x = 3,881,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,669.20/2,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.75

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