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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.93, 4,272.18 and 1,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.93, 4,272.18 and 1,836.92 is: 2,534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.93 : 4,272.18 = 1,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.93/4,272.18 = 1,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.93x = 4,272.18 × 1,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.93x = 7,847,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,652.89/3,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.83

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