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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.18, 3,720.08 and 1,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.18, 3,720.08 and 1,095.14 is: 1,641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.18 : 3,720.08 = 1,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.18/3,720.08 = 1,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.18x = 3,720.08 × 1,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.18x = 4,074,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,008.41/2,482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.30

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