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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.97, 4,353.48 and 1,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.97, 4,353.48 and 1,055.67 is: 1,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.97 : 4,353.48 = 1,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.97/4,353.48 = 1,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.97x = 4,353.48 × 1,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.97x = 4,595,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,821.91/2,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.69

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