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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.96, 2,542.20 and 1,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.96, 2,542.20 and 1,056.08 is: 1,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.96 : 2,542.20 = 1,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.96/2,542.20 = 1,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.96x = 2,542.20 × 1,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.96x = 2,684,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,766.58/1,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.56

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