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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.62, 2,541.46 and 1,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.62, 2,541.46 and 1,013.62 is: 1,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.62 : 2,541.46 = 1,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.62/2,541.46 = 1,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.62x = 2,541.46 × 1,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.62x = 2,576,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,074.69/1,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.81

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