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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.96, 4,358.34 and 1,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.96, 4,358.34 and 1,056.08 is: 1,584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.96 : 4,358.34 = 1,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.96/4,358.34 = 1,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.96x = 4,358.34 × 1,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.96x = 4,602,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,762.64/2,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.45

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