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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.26, 4,358.73 and 1,056.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.26, 4,358.73 and 1,056.33 is: 1,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.26 : 4,358.73 = 1,056.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.26/4,358.73 = 1,056.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.26x = 4,358.73 × 1,056.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.26x = 4,604,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,257.26/2,905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.80

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