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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.66, 2,541.42 and 1,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.66, 2,541.42 and 1,095.68 is: 1,512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.66 : 2,541.42 = 1,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.66/2,541.42 = 1,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.66x = 2,541.42 × 1,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.66x = 2,784,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,583.07/1,841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.00

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