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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.57, 2,541.99 and 1,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.57, 2,541.99 and 1,056.18 is: 1,457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.57 : 2,541.99 = 1,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.57/2,541.99 = 1,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.57x = 2,541.99 × 1,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.57x = 2,684,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,799.00/1,842.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.09

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