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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.93, 2,543.22 and 1,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.93, 2,543.22 and 1,056.96 is: 1,458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.93 : 2,543.22 = 1,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.93/2,543.22 = 1,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.93x = 2,543.22 × 1,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.93x = 2,688,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,081.81/1,842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.59

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