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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.48, 2,540.68 and 1,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.48, 2,540.68 and 1,055.48 is: 1,456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.48 : 2,540.68 = 1,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.48/2,540.68 = 1,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.48x = 2,540.68 × 1,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.48x = 2,681,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,636.93/1,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.24

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