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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.34, 4,271.16 and 1,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.34, 4,271.16 and 1,836.19 is: 2,533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.34 : 4,271.16 = 1,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.34/4,271.16 = 1,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.34x = 4,271.16 × 1,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.34x = 7,842,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,661.28/3,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.70

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