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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.44, 4,371.96 and 1,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.44, 4,371.96 and 1,841.76 is: 2,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.44 : 4,371.96 = 1,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.44/4,371.96 = 1,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.44x = 4,371.96 × 1,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.44x = 8,052,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,101.05/3,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.15

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