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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.08, 4,372.07 and 1,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.08, 4,372.07 and 1,841.70 is: 2,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.08 : 4,372.07 = 1,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.08/4,372.07 = 1,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.08x = 4,372.07 × 1,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.08x = 8,052,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,032.11/3,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.62

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