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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.34, 4,629.92 and 1,840.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.34, 4,629.92 and 1,840.34 is: 2,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.34 : 4,629.92 = 1,840.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.34/4,629.92 = 1,840.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.34x = 4,629.92 × 1,840.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.34x = 8,520,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,594.62/3,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.61

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