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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.68, 4,271.35 and 1,836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.68, 4,271.35 and 1,836.10 is: 2,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.68 : 4,271.35 = 1,836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.68/4,271.35 = 1,836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.68x = 4,271.35 × 1,836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.68x = 7,842,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,625.74/3,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.41

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