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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.45, 4,275.57 and 1,839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.45, 4,275.57 and 1,839.28 is: 2,538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.45 : 4,275.57 = 1,839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.45/4,275.57 = 1,839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.45x = 4,275.57 × 1,839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.45x = 7,863,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,970.39/3,098.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.03

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