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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.46, 4,372.02 and 1,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.46, 4,372.02 and 1,841.76 is: 2,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.46 : 4,372.02 = 1,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.46/4,372.02 = 1,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.46x = 4,372.02 × 1,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.46x = 8,052,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,211.56/3,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.17

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