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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.69, 2,541.57 and 1,045.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.69, 2,541.57 and 1,045.07 is: 1,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.69 : 2,541.57 = 1,045.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.69/2,541.57 = 1,045.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.69x = 2,541.57 × 1,045.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.69x = 2,656,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,105.85/1,841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.22

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