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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.39, 4,170.90 and 1,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.39, 4,170.90 and 1,843.24 is: 2,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.39 : 4,170.90 = 1,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.39/4,170.90 = 1,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.39x = 4,170.90 × 1,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.39x = 7,687,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,969.72/3,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.67

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