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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.52, 2,540.88 and 1,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.52, 2,540.88 and 1,055.16 is: 1,455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.52 : 2,540.88 = 1,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.52/2,540.88 = 1,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.52x = 2,540.88 × 1,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.52x = 2,681,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,034.94/1,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.88

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