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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.51, 4,270.41 and 1,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.51, 4,270.41 and 1,836.19 is: 2,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.51 : 4,270.41 = 1,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.51/4,270.41 = 1,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.51x = 4,270.41 × 1,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.51x = 7,841,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,841,284.14/3,094.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.93

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