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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.02, 4,268.34 and 1,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.02, 4,268.34 and 1,897.92 is: 2,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.02 : 4,268.34 = 1,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.02/4,268.34 = 1,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.02x = 4,268.34 × 1,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.02x = 8,100,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,967.85/3,094.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.27

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