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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.24, 4,355.22 and 1,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.24, 4,355.22 and 1,055.04 is: 1,582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.24 : 4,355.22 = 1,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.24/4,355.22 = 1,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.24x = 4,355.22 × 1,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.24x = 4,594,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,931.31/2,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.15

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