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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.28, 4,354.91 and 1,054.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.28, 4,354.91 and 1,054.39 is: 1,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.28 : 4,354.91 = 1,054.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.28/4,354.91 = 1,054.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.28x = 4,354.91 × 1,054.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.28x = 4,591,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,773.55/2,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.58

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