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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.03, 2,541.83 and 1,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.03, 2,541.83 and 1,055.97 is: 1,457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.03 : 2,541.83 = 1,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.03/2,541.83 = 1,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.03x = 2,541.83 × 1,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.03x = 2,684,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,090.95/1,842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.14

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