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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.93, 2,541.44 and 1,096.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.93, 2,541.44 and 1,096.17 is: 1,512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.93 : 2,541.44 = 1,096.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.93/2,541.44 = 1,096.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.93x = 2,541.44 × 1,096.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.93x = 2,785,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,850.28/1,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.46

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