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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.41, 3,124.79 and 1,836.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.41, 3,124.79 and 1,836.61 is: 2,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.41 : 3,124.79 = 1,836.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.41/3,124.79 = 1,836.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.41x = 3,124.79 × 1,836.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.41x = 5,739,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,020.56/2,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.85

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