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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.63, 4,168.46 and 1,841.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.63, 4,168.46 and 1,841.94 is: 2,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.63 : 4,168.46 = 1,841.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.63/4,168.46 = 1,841.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.63x = 4,168.46 × 1,841.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.63x = 7,678,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678,057.82/3,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.88

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