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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.99, 2,541.04 and 1,095.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.99, 2,541.04 and 1,095.71 is: 1,511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.99 : 2,541.04 = 1,095.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.99/2,541.04 = 1,095.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.99x = 2,541.04 × 1,095.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.99x = 2,784,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,227.49/1,841.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.54

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