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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.32, 4,371.24 and 1,841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.32, 4,371.24 and 1,841.64 is: 2,541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.32 : 4,371.24 = 1,841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.32/4,371.24 = 1,841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.32x = 4,371.24 × 1,841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.32x = 8,050,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,250.43/3,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.66

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