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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.28, 4,275.45 and 1,839.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.28, 4,275.45 and 1,839.77 is: 2,538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.28 : 4,275.45 = 1,839.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.28/4,275.45 = 1,839.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.28x = 4,275.45 × 1,839.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.28x = 7,865,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865,823.27/3,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.77

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