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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.51, 4,271.79 and 1,837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.51, 4,271.79 and 1,837.19 is: 2,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.51 : 4,271.79 = 1,837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.51/4,271.79 = 1,837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.51x = 4,271.79 × 1,837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.51x = 7,848,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,089.87/3,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.31

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