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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.38, 4,356.96 and 1,260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.38, 4,356.96 and 1,260.92 is: 1,891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.38 : 4,356.96 = 1,260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.38/4,356.96 = 1,260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.38x = 4,356.96 × 1,260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.38x = 5,493,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,493,778.00/2,904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.55

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