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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.57, 2,541.35 and 1,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.57, 2,541.35 and 1,045.04 is: 1,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.57 : 2,541.35 = 1,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.57/2,541.35 = 1,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.57x = 2,541.35 × 1,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.57x = 2,655,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,807.18/1,841.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.15

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