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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.84, 3,100.60 and 1,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.84, 3,100.60 and 1,252.08 is: 1,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.84 : 3,100.60 = 1,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.84/3,100.60 = 1,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.84x = 3,100.60 × 1,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.84x = 3,882,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,199.25/2,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.85

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