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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.54, 4,353.57 and 1,147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.54, 4,353.57 and 1,147.92 is: 1,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.54 : 4,353.57 = 1,147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.54/4,353.57 = 1,147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.54x = 4,353.57 × 1,147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.54x = 4,997,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,550.07/2,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.60

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