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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.70, 4,356.97 and 1,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.70, 4,356.97 and 1,150.62 is: 1,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.70 : 4,356.97 = 1,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.70/4,356.97 = 1,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.70x = 4,356.97 × 1,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.70x = 5,013,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,216.82/2,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.90

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