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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.69, 4,357.37 and 1,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.69, 4,357.37 and 1,056.67 is: 1,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.69 : 4,357.37 = 1,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.69/4,357.37 = 1,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.69x = 4,357.37 × 1,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.69x = 4,604,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,302.16/2,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.13

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