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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.12, 4,356.52 and 1,056.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.12, 4,356.52 and 1,056.11 is: 1,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.12 : 4,356.52 = 1,056.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.12/4,356.52 = 1,056.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.12x = 4,356.52 × 1,056.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.12x = 4,600,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,939.91/2,904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.28

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