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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.21, 4,167.25 and 1,841.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.21, 4,167.25 and 1,841.27 is: 2,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.21 : 4,167.25 = 1,841.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.21/4,167.25 = 1,841.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.21x = 4,167.25 × 1,841.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.21x = 7,673,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,006.97/3,019.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.40

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