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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.24, 4,275.27 and 1,839.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.24, 4,275.27 and 1,839.07 is: 2,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.24 : 4,275.27 = 1,839.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.24/4,275.27 = 1,839.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.24x = 4,275.27 × 1,839.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.24x = 7,862,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,862,499.42/3,098.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.74

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