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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.68, 4,353.66 and 1,053.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.68, 4,353.66 and 1,053.72 is: 1,580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.68 : 4,353.66 = 1,053.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.68/4,353.66 = 1,053.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.68x = 4,353.66 × 1,053.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.68x = 4,587,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,538.62/2,902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.45

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