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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.61, 4,272.08 and 1,837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.61, 4,272.08 and 1,837.41 is: 2,535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.61 : 4,272.08 = 1,837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.61/4,272.08 = 1,837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.61x = 4,272.08 × 1,837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.61x = 7,849,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,849,553.33/3,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.70

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