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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.27, 4,353.39 and 1,053.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.27, 4,353.39 and 1,053.37 is: 1,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.27 : 4,353.39 = 1,053.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.27/4,353.39 = 1,053.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.27x = 4,353.39 × 1,053.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.27x = 4,585,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,730.42/2,902.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.05

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