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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.26, 4,168.09 and 1,841.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.26, 4,168.09 and 1,841.90 is: 2,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.26 : 4,168.09 = 1,841.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.26/4,168.09 = 1,841.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.26x = 4,168.09 × 1,841.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.26x = 7,677,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677,204.97/3,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.06

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