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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.08, 2,540.72 and 1,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.08, 2,540.72 and 1,055.40 is: 1,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.08 : 2,540.72 = 1,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.08/2,540.72 = 1,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.08x = 2,540.72 × 1,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.08x = 2,681,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,475.89/1,841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.47

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