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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.39, 2,540.94 and 1,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.39, 2,540.94 and 1,055.29 is: 1,456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.39 : 2,540.94 = 1,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.39/2,540.94 = 1,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.39x = 2,540.94 × 1,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.39x = 2,681,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,415.87/1,841.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.19

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