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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.70, 4,352.79 and 1,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.70, 4,352.79 and 1,053.20 is: 1,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.70 : 4,352.79 = 1,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.70/4,352.79 = 1,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.70x = 4,352.79 × 1,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.70x = 4,584,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,358.43/2,902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.34

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