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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.03, 4,371.04 and 1,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.03, 4,371.04 and 1,841.50 is: 2,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.03 : 4,371.04 = 1,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.03/4,371.04 = 1,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.03x = 4,371.04 × 1,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.03x = 8,049,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,270.16/3,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.58

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