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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.38, 4,279.25 and 1,841.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.38, 4,279.25 and 1,841.99 is: 2,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.38 : 4,279.25 = 1,841.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.38/4,279.25 = 1,841.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.38x = 4,279.25 × 1,841.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.38x = 7,882,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882,314.31/3,101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.55

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