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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.63, 4,271.98 and 1,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.63, 4,271.98 and 1,837.30 is: 2,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.63 : 4,271.98 = 1,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.63/4,271.98 = 1,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.63x = 4,271.98 × 1,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.63x = 7,848,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,908.85/3,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.48

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