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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.10, 4,269.35 and 1,835.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.10, 4,269.35 and 1,835.31 is: 2,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.10 : 4,269.35 = 1,835.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.10/4,269.35 = 1,835.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.10x = 4,269.35 × 1,835.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.10x = 7,835,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,835,571.57/3,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.61

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