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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.06, 4,354.58 and 1,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.06, 4,354.58 and 1,054.59 is: 1,581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.06 : 4,354.58 = 1,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.06/4,354.58 = 1,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.06x = 4,354.58 × 1,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.06x = 4,592,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,291.25/2,903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.88

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