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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.73, 4,354.11 and 1,053.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.73, 4,354.11 and 1,053.90 is: 1,580.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.73 : 4,354.11 = 1,053.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.73/4,354.11 = 1,053.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.73x = 4,354.11 × 1,053.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.73x = 4,588,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,796.53/2,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.86

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