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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842, 2,541.94 and 1,095.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842, 2,541.94 and 1,095.95 is: 1,512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842 : 2,541.94 = 1,095.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842/2,541.94 = 1,095.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842x = 2,541.94 × 1,095.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842x = 2,785,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,823.69/1,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.39

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