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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.63, 2,541.44 and 1,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.63, 2,541.44 and 1,055.66 is: 1,456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.63 : 2,541.44 = 1,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.63/2,541.44 = 1,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.63x = 2,541.44 × 1,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.63x = 2,682,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,878.56/1,841.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.80

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