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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.94, 3,100.69 and 1,252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.94, 3,100.69 and 1,252.17 is: 1,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.94 : 3,100.69 = 1,252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.94/3,100.69 = 1,252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.94x = 3,100.69 × 1,252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.94x = 3,882,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,592.56/2,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.95

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