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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.36, 2,541.14 and 1,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.36, 2,541.14 and 1,095.72 is: 1,512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.36 : 2,541.14 = 1,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.36/2,541.14 = 1,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.36x = 2,541.14 × 1,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.36x = 2,784,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,377.92/1,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.13

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