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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.91, 4,733.78 and 1,841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.91, 4,733.78 and 1,841.13 is: 2,760.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.91 : 4,733.78 = 1,841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.91/4,733.78 = 1,841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.91x = 4,733.78 × 1,841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.91x = 8,715,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715,495.17/3,156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.77

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