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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.28, 2,541.12 and 1,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.28, 2,541.12 and 1,055.36 is: 1,456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.28 : 2,541.12 = 1,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.28/2,541.12 = 1,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.28x = 2,541.12 × 1,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.28x = 2,681,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,796.40/1,841.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.48

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