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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.67, 3,100.41 and 1,252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.67, 3,100.41 and 1,252.15 is: 1,727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.67 : 3,100.41 = 1,252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.67/3,100.41 = 1,252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.67x = 3,100.41 × 1,252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.67x = 3,882,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,170.63/2,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.97

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