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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.44, 4,358.49 and 1,057.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.44, 4,358.49 and 1,057.41 is: 1,586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.44 : 4,358.49 = 1,057.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.44/4,358.49 = 1,057.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.44x = 4,358.49 × 1,057.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.44x = 4,608,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,710.91/2,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.24

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