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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.94, 4,357.74 and 1,056.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.94, 4,357.74 and 1,056.93 is: 1,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.94 : 4,357.74 = 1,056.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.94/4,357.74 = 1,056.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.94x = 4,357.74 × 1,056.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.94x = 4,605,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,826.14/2,904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.52

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