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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.95, 4,353.26 and 1,053.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.95, 4,353.26 and 1,053.93 is: 1,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.95 : 4,353.26 = 1,053.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.95/4,353.26 = 1,053.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.95x = 4,353.26 × 1,053.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.95x = 4,588,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,031.31/2,901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.02

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