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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.32, 4,354.98 and 1,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.32, 4,354.98 and 1,054.54 is: 1,581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.32 : 4,354.98 = 1,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.32/4,354.98 = 1,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.32x = 4,354.98 × 1,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.32x = 4,592,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,500.61/2,903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.81

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