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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.43, 4,353.66 and 1,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.43, 4,353.66 and 1,053.20 is: 1,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.43 : 4,353.66 = 1,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.43/4,353.66 = 1,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.43x = 4,353.66 × 1,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.43x = 4,585,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,285.60/2,902.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.81

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