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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.30, 4,373.32 and 1,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.30, 4,373.32 and 1,842.92 is: 2,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.30 : 4,373.32 = 1,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.30/4,373.32 = 1,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.30x = 4,373.32 × 1,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.30x = 8,059,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,678.89/3,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.05

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