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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.87, 2,541.99 and 1,055.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.87, 2,541.99 and 1,055.91 is: 1,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.87 : 2,541.99 = 1,055.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.87/2,541.99 = 1,055.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.87x = 2,541.99 × 1,055.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.87x = 2,684,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,116.62/1,841.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.28

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