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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.85, 4,352.91 and 1,052.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.85, 4,352.91 and 1,052.67 is: 1,578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.85 : 4,352.91 = 1,052.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.85/4,352.91 = 1,052.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.85x = 4,352.91 × 1,052.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.85x = 4,582,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,177.77/2,902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.51

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