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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.42, 4,270.31 and 1,836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.42, 4,270.31 and 1,836.10 is: 2,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.42 : 4,270.31 = 1,836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.42/4,270.31 = 1,836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.42x = 4,270.31 × 1,836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.42x = 7,840,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840,705.52/3,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.82

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