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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.18, 4,356.84 and 1,055.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.18, 4,356.84 and 1,055.35 is: 1,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.18 : 4,356.84 = 1,055.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.18/4,356.84 = 1,055.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.18x = 4,356.84 × 1,055.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.18x = 4,597,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,985.82/2,904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.23

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