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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.06, 2,541.69 and 1,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.06, 2,541.69 and 1,056.09 is: 1,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.06 : 2,541.69 = 1,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.06/2,541.69 = 1,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.06x = 2,541.69 × 1,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.06x = 2,684,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,253.39/1,842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.20

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