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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.25, 2,540.39 and 1,094.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.25, 2,540.39 and 1,094.84 is: 1,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.25 : 2,540.39 = 1,094.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.25/2,540.39 = 1,094.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.25x = 2,540.39 × 1,094.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.25x = 2,781,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,302.41/1,841.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.55

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