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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.20, 2,541.40 and 1,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.20, 2,541.40 and 1,095.74 is: 1,511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.20 : 2,541.40 = 1,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.20/2,541.40 = 1,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.20x = 2,541.40 × 1,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.20x = 2,784,713.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,713.64/1,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.62

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