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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.02, 4,270.49 and 1,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.02, 4,270.49 and 1,836.14 is: 2,532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.02 : 4,270.49 = 1,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.02/4,270.49 = 1,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.02x = 4,270.49 × 1,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.02x = 7,841,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,841,193.86/3,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.67

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