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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.33, 4,371.46 and 1,841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.33, 4,371.46 and 1,841.81 is: 2,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.33 : 4,371.46 = 1,841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.33/4,371.46 = 1,841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.33x = 4,371.46 × 1,841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.33x = 8,051,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,051,405.07/3,167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.01

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