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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.24, 4,359.71 and 1,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.24, 4,359.71 and 1,056.18 is: 1,584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.24 : 4,359.71 = 1,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.24/4,359.71 = 1,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.24x = 4,359.71 × 1,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.24x = 4,604,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,616.71/2,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.94

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