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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.23, 4,268.48 and 1,834.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.23, 4,268.48 and 1,834.41 is: 2,531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.23 : 4,268.48 = 1,834.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.23/4,268.48 = 1,834.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.23x = 4,268.48 × 1,834.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.23x = 7,830,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,142.40/3,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.38

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