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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.46, 2,539.85 and 1,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.46, 2,539.85 and 1,054.50 is: 1,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.46 : 2,539.85 = 1,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.46/2,539.85 = 1,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.46x = 2,539.85 × 1,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.46x = 2,678,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,274.46/1,840.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.22

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