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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.43, 2,541.37 and 1,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.43, 2,541.37 and 1,095.84 is: 1,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.43 : 2,541.37 = 1,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.43/2,541.37 = 1,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.43x = 2,541.37 × 1,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.43x = 2,784,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,934.90/1,842.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.56

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