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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.14, 4,372.31 and 1,841.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.14, 4,372.31 and 1,841.93 is: 2,542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.14 : 4,372.31 = 1,841.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.14/4,372.31 = 1,841.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.14x = 4,372.31 × 1,841.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.14x = 8,053,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,490.68/3,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.02

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