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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.61, 4,355.80 and 1,054.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.61, 4,355.80 and 1,054.45 is: 1,581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.61 : 4,355.80 = 1,054.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.61/4,355.80 = 1,054.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.61x = 4,355.80 × 1,054.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.61x = 4,592,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,976.12/2,903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.81

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