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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.73, 3,100.32 and 1,252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.73, 3,100.32 and 1,252.05 is: 1,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.73 : 3,100.32 = 1,252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.73/3,100.32 = 1,252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.73x = 3,100.32 × 1,252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.73x = 3,881,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,755.66/2,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.74

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