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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.83, 2,541.63 and 1,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.83, 2,541.63 and 1,055.77 is: 1,456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.83 : 2,541.63 = 1,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.83/2,541.63 = 1,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.83x = 2,541.63 × 1,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.83x = 2,683,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,376.71/1,841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.91

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