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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.62, 4,275.05 and 1,840.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.62, 4,275.05 and 1,840.06 is: 2,538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.62 : 4,275.05 = 1,840.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.62/4,275.05 = 1,840.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.62x = 4,275.05 × 1,840.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.62x = 7,866,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,348.50/3,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.66

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