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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.99, 3,100.63 and 1,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.99, 3,100.63 and 1,252.18 is: 1,727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.99 : 3,100.63 = 1,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.99/3,100.63 = 1,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.99x = 3,100.63 × 1,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.99x = 3,882,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,525.11/2,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.88

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