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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.20, 2,542.44 and 1,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.20, 2,542.44 and 1,056.24 is: 1,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.20 : 2,542.44 = 1,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.20/2,542.44 = 1,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.20x = 2,542.44 × 1,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.20x = 2,685,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,426.83/1,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.73

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