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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.42, 4,269.79 and 1,835.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.42, 4,269.79 and 1,835.63 is: 2,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.42 : 4,269.79 = 1,835.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.42/4,269.79 = 1,835.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.42x = 4,269.79 × 1,835.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.42x = 7,837,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,754.62/3,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.05

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