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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.48, 4,355.69 and 1,054.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.48, 4,355.69 and 1,054.79 is: 1,582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.48 : 4,355.69 = 1,054.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.48/4,355.69 = 1,054.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.48x = 4,355.69 × 1,054.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.48x = 4,594,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,311.20/2,903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.35

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