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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.64, 4,370.31 and 1,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.64, 4,370.31 and 1,841.76 is: 2,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.64 : 4,370.31 = 1,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.64/4,370.31 = 1,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.64x = 4,370.31 × 1,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.64x = 8,049,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,062.15/3,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.03

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