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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.51, 4,371.86 and 1,841.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.51, 4,371.86 and 1,841.97 is: 2,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.51 : 4,371.86 = 1,841.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.51/4,371.86 = 1,841.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.51x = 4,371.86 × 1,841.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.51x = 8,052,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,825.75/3,167.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.32

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