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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.71, 2,540.27 and 1,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.71, 2,540.27 and 1,054.76 is: 1,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.71 : 2,540.27 = 1,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.71/2,540.27 = 1,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.71x = 2,540.27 × 1,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.71x = 2,679,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,370.69/1,840.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.62

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