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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.67, 3,100.34 and 1,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.67, 3,100.34 and 1,251.88 is: 1,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.67 : 3,100.34 = 1,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.67/3,100.34 = 1,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.67x = 3,100.34 × 1,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.67x = 3,881,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,249.02/2,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.56

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