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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.08, 2,541.78 and 1,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.08, 2,541.78 and 1,056.02 is: 1,457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.08 : 2,541.78 = 1,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.08/2,541.78 = 1,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.08x = 2,541.78 × 1,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.08x = 2,684,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,170.52/1,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.14

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