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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.75, 2,541.63 and 1,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.75, 2,541.63 and 1,055.78 is: 1,456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.75 : 2,541.63 = 1,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.75/2,541.63 = 1,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.75x = 2,541.63 × 1,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.75x = 2,683,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,402.12/1,841.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.98

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