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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.76, 2,541.75 and 1,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.76, 2,541.75 and 1,055.82 is: 1,457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.76 : 2,541.75 = 1,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.76/2,541.75 = 1,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.76x = 2,541.75 × 1,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.76x = 2,683,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,630.49/1,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.10

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