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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.81, 3,100.30 and 1,251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.81, 3,100.30 and 1,251.93 is: 1,727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.81 : 3,100.30 = 1,251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.81/3,100.30 = 1,251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.81x = 3,100.30 × 1,251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.81x = 3,881,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,358.58/2,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.50

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