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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.17, 2,541.35 and 1,095.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.17, 2,541.35 and 1,095.65 is: 1,512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.17 : 2,541.35 = 1,095.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.17/2,541.35 = 1,095.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.17x = 2,541.35 × 1,095.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.17x = 2,784,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,430.13/1,841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.32

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