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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.94, 3,099.26 and 1,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.94, 3,099.26 and 1,951.70 is: 2,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.94 : 3,099.26 = 1,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.94/3,099.26 = 1,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.94x = 3,099.26 × 1,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.94x = 6,048,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,815.12/2,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.02

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