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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.48, 4,272.21 and 1,837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.48, 4,272.21 and 1,837.74 is: 2,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.48 : 4,272.21 = 1,837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.48/4,272.21 = 1,837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.48x = 4,272.21 × 1,837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.48x = 7,851,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851,211.21/3,096.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.53

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