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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.86, 2,541.75 and 1,096.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.86, 2,541.75 and 1,096.39 is: 1,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.86 : 2,541.75 = 1,096.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.86/2,541.75 = 1,096.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.86x = 2,541.75 × 1,096.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.86x = 2,786,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,749.28/1,841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.01

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