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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.97, 2,541.06 and 1,178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.97, 2,541.06 and 1,178.64 is: 1,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.97 : 2,541.06 = 1,178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.97/2,541.06 = 1,178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.97x = 2,541.06 × 1,178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.97x = 2,994,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,994.96/1,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.97

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