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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.60, 4,353.58 and 1,054.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.60, 4,353.58 and 1,054.68 is: 1,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.60 : 4,353.58 = 1,054.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.60/4,353.58 = 1,054.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.60x = 4,353.58 × 1,054.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.60x = 4,591,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,618.75/2,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.35

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