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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.78, 3,721.68 and 1,094.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.78, 3,721.68 and 1,094.13 is: 1,640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.78 : 3,721.68 = 1,094.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.78/3,721.68 = 1,094.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.78x = 3,721.68 × 1,094.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.78x = 4,072,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,016.82/2,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.76

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