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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.58, 4,354.14 and 1,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.58, 4,354.14 and 1,055.23 is: 1,581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.58 : 4,354.14 = 1,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.58/4,354.14 = 1,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.58x = 4,354.14 × 1,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.58x = 4,594,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,597.38/2,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.85

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