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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.48, 4,355.73 and 1,057.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.48, 4,355.73 and 1,057.17 is: 1,585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.48 : 4,355.73 = 1,057.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.48/4,355.73 = 1,057.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.48x = 4,355.73 × 1,057.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.48x = 4,604,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,747.08/2,903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.94

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