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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.84, 2,540.88 and 1,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.84, 2,540.88 and 1,055.46 is: 1,456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.84 : 2,540.88 = 1,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.84/2,540.88 = 1,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.84x = 2,540.88 × 1,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.84x = 2,681,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,797.20/1,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.04

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