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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.81, 4,372.58 and 1,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.81, 4,372.58 and 1,842.30 is: 2,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.81 : 4,372.58 = 1,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.81/4,372.58 = 1,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.81x = 4,372.58 × 1,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.81x = 8,055,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,608.74/3,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.16

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