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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.60, 3,722.28 and 1,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.60, 3,722.28 and 1,094.56 is: 1,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.60 : 3,722.28 = 1,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.60/3,722.28 = 1,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.60x = 3,722.28 × 1,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.60x = 4,074,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,258.80/2,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.79

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