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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.94, 2,542.02 and 1,056.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.94, 2,542.02 and 1,056.11 is: 1,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.94 : 2,542.02 = 1,056.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.94/2,542.02 = 1,056.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.94x = 2,542.02 × 1,056.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.94x = 2,684,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,636.07/1,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.50

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