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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.21, 2,540.88 and 1,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.21, 2,540.88 and 1,055.25 is: 1,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.21 : 2,540.88 = 1,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.21/2,540.88 = 1,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.21x = 2,540.88 × 1,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.21x = 2,681,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,263.62/1,841.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.25

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