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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.94, 3,100.84 and 1,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.94, 3,100.84 and 1,252.32 is: 1,728.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.94 : 3,100.84 = 1,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.94/3,100.84 = 1,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.94x = 3,100.84 × 1,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.94x = 3,883,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,243.95/2,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.24

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