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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.40, 2,541.06 and 1,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.40, 2,541.06 and 1,055.34 is: 1,456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.40 : 2,541.06 = 1,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.40/2,541.06 = 1,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.40x = 2,541.06 × 1,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.40x = 2,681,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,682.26/1,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.33

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