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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.43, 4,272.62 and 1,837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.43, 4,272.62 and 1,837.54 is: 2,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.43 : 4,272.62 = 1,837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.43/4,272.62 = 1,837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.43x = 4,272.62 × 1,837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.43x = 7,851,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851,097.78/3,096.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.53

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