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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.97, 4,356.80 and 1,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.97, 4,356.80 and 1,054.59 is: 1,582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.97 : 4,356.80 = 1,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.97/4,356.80 = 1,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.97x = 4,356.80 × 1,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.97x = 4,594,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,632.44/2,903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.19

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