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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.54, 4,371.52 and 1,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.54, 4,371.52 and 1,841.16 is: 2,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.54 : 4,371.52 = 1,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.54/4,371.52 = 1,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.54x = 4,371.52 × 1,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.54x = 8,048,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,048,667.76/3,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.18

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