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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.94, 4,369.95 and 1,841.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.94, 4,369.95 and 1,841.49 is: 2,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.94 : 4,369.95 = 1,841.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.94/4,369.95 = 1,841.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.94x = 4,369.95 × 1,841.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.94x = 8,047,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,047,219.23/3,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.21

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