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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.58, 4,353.65 and 1,053.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.58, 4,353.65 and 1,053.35 is: 1,579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.58 : 4,353.65 = 1,053.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.58/4,353.65 = 1,053.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.58x = 4,353.65 × 1,053.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.58x = 4,585,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,890.19/2,902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.94

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