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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.84, 2,542.07 and 1,096.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.84, 2,542.07 and 1,096.05 is: 1,512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.84 : 2,542.07 = 1,096.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.84/2,542.07 = 1,096.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.84x = 2,542.07 × 1,096.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.84x = 2,786,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,230.34/1,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.75

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