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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.37, 4,267.48 and 1,834.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.37, 4,267.48 and 1,834.05 is: 2,530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.37 : 4,267.48 = 1,834.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.37/4,267.48 = 1,834.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.37x = 4,267.48 × 1,834.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.37x = 7,826,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,826,771.69/3,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.99

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