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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.76, 4,275.23 and 1,839.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.76, 4,275.23 and 1,839.02 is: 2,538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.76 : 4,275.23 = 1,839.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.76/4,275.23 = 1,839.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.76x = 4,275.23 × 1,839.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.76x = 7,862,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,862,202.90/3,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.03

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