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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.93, 4,356.46 and 1,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.93, 4,356.46 and 1,055.10 is: 1,582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.93 : 4,356.46 = 1,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.93/4,356.46 = 1,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.93x = 4,356.46 × 1,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.93x = 4,596,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,500.95/2,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.86

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