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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.55, 4,276.95 and 1,839.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.55, 4,276.95 and 1,839.81 is: 2,539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.55 : 4,276.95 = 1,839.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.55/4,276.95 = 1,839.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.55x = 4,276.95 × 1,839.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.55x = 7,868,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,794.87/3,098.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.51

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