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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.52, 2,540.16 and 1,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.52, 2,540.16 and 1,094.96 is: 1,510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.52 : 2,540.16 = 1,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.52/2,540.16 = 1,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.52x = 2,540.16 × 1,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.52x = 2,781,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,373.59/1,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.37

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