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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.06, 2,554.56 and 1,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.06, 2,554.56 and 1,054.40 is: 1,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.06 : 2,554.56 = 1,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.06/2,554.56 = 1,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.06x = 2,554.56 × 1,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.06x = 2,693,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,528.06/1,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.13

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