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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.17, 2,540.73 and 1,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.17, 2,540.73 and 1,044.46 is: 1,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.17 : 2,540.73 = 1,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.17/2,540.73 = 1,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.17x = 2,540.73 × 1,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.17x = 2,653,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,690.86/1,841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.31

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