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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.08, 2,541.99 and 1,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.08, 2,541.99 and 1,055.98 is: 1,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.08 : 2,541.99 = 1,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.08/2,541.99 = 1,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.08x = 2,541.99 × 1,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.08x = 2,684,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,290.60/1,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.21

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