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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.68, 4,268.25 and 1,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.68, 4,268.25 and 1,916.40 is: 2,643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.68 : 4,268.25 = 1,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.68/4,268.25 = 1,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.68x = 4,268.25 × 1,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.68x = 8,179,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179,674.30/3,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.14

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