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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.10, 3,721.53 and 1,094.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.10, 3,721.53 and 1,094.06 is: 1,641.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.10 : 3,721.53 = 1,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.10/3,721.53 = 1,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.10x = 3,721.53 × 1,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.10x = 4,071,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,577.11/2,481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.04

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