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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.49, 4,356.78 and 1,054.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.49, 4,356.78 and 1,054.45 is: 1,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.49 : 4,356.78 = 1,054.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.49/4,356.78 = 1,054.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.49x = 4,356.78 × 1,054.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.49x = 4,593,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,979.61/2,904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.68

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