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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.55, 2,540.50 and 1,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.55, 2,540.50 and 1,095.08 is: 1,510.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.55 : 2,540.50 = 1,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.55/2,540.50 = 1,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.55x = 2,540.50 × 1,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.55x = 2,782,050.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,050.74/1,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.71

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