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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.95, 2,541.89 and 1,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.95, 2,541.89 and 1,056.04 is: 1,457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.95 : 2,541.89 = 1,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.95/2,541.89 = 1,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.95x = 2,541.89 × 1,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.95x = 2,684,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,319.53/1,841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.33

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