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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.09, 2,539.41 and 1,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.09, 2,539.41 and 1,054.14 is: 1,454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.09 : 2,539.41 = 1,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.09/2,539.41 = 1,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.09x = 2,539.41 × 1,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.09x = 2,676,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,875.69/1,840.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.76

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