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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.89, 4,355.98 and 1,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.89, 4,355.98 and 1,054.72 is: 1,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.89 : 4,355.98 = 1,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.89/4,355.98 = 1,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.89x = 4,355.98 × 1,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.89x = 4,594,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,325.70/2,904.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.58

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