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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.18, 3,718.58 and 1,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.18, 3,718.58 and 1,094.14 is: 1,639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.18 : 3,718.58 = 1,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.18/3,718.58 = 1,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.18x = 3,718.58 × 1,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.18x = 4,068,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,647.12/2,481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.80

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