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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.42, 4,371.31 and 1,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.42, 4,371.31 and 1,841.04 is: 2,540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.42 : 4,371.31 = 1,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.42/4,371.31 = 1,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.42x = 4,371.31 × 1,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.42x = 8,047,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,047,725.50/3,167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.79

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