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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.99, 4,371.66 and 1,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.99, 4,371.66 and 1,841.48 is: 2,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.99 : 4,371.66 = 1,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.99/4,371.66 = 1,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.99x = 4,371.66 × 1,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.99x = 8,050,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,324.46/3,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.15

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