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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.28, 2,541.70 and 1,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.28, 2,541.70 and 1,055.76 is: 1,456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.28 : 2,541.70 = 1,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.28/2,541.70 = 1,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.28x = 2,541.70 × 1,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.28x = 2,683,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,425.19/1,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.58

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