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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.44, 2,541.52 and 1,055.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.44, 2,541.52 and 1,055.49 is: 1,456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.44 : 2,541.52 = 1,055.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.44/2,541.52 = 1,055.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.44x = 2,541.52 × 1,055.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.44x = 2,682,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,548.94/1,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.77

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