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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.82, 4,354.75 and 1,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.82, 4,354.75 and 1,056.52 is: 1,584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.82 : 4,354.75 = 1,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.82/4,354.75 = 1,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.82x = 4,354.75 × 1,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.82x = 4,600,881.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,881.29/2,902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.97

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