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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.56, 4,372.53 and 1,842.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.56, 4,372.53 and 1,842.72 is: 2,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.56 : 4,372.53 = 1,842.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.56/4,372.53 = 1,842.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.56x = 4,372.53 × 1,842.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.56x = 8,057,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057,348.48/3,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.91

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