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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.72, 4,372.79 and 1,842.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.72, 4,372.79 and 1,842.35 is: 2,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.72 : 4,372.79 = 1,842.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.72/4,372.79 = 1,842.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.72x = 4,372.79 × 1,842.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.72x = 8,056,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,056,178.58/3,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.41

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