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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.89, 2,540.95 and 1,095.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.89, 2,540.95 and 1,095.43 is: 1,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.89 : 2,540.95 = 1,095.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.89/2,540.95 = 1,095.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.89x = 2,540.95 × 1,095.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.89x = 2,783,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,432.86/1,841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.18

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