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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.79, 2,542.08 and 1,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.79, 2,542.08 and 1,095.73 is: 1,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.79 : 2,542.08 = 1,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.79/2,542.08 = 1,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.79x = 2,542.08 × 1,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.79x = 2,785,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,433.32/1,841.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.35

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