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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.87, 4,371.27 and 1,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.87, 4,371.27 and 1,842.40 is: 2,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.87 : 4,371.27 = 1,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.87/4,371.27 = 1,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.87x = 4,371.27 × 1,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.87x = 8,053,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,601.81/3,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.47

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