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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.53, 4,357.22 and 1,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.53, 4,357.22 and 1,055.30 is: 1,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.53 : 4,357.22 = 1,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.53/4,357.22 = 1,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.53x = 4,357.22 × 1,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.53x = 4,598,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,147.20/2,904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.10

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