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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.43, 4,635.99 and 1,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.43, 4,635.99 and 1,844.42 is: 2,759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.43 : 4,635.99 = 1,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.43/4,635.99 = 1,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.43x = 4,635.99 × 1,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.43x = 8,550,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,689.50/3,098.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.68

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