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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.05, 2,541.19 and 1,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.05, 2,541.19 and 1,095.58 is: 1,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.05 : 2,541.19 = 1,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.05/2,541.19 = 1,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.05x = 2,541.19 × 1,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.05x = 2,784,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,067.85/1,842.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.40

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