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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.54, 4,358.83 and 1,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.54, 4,358.83 and 1,059.24 is: 1,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.54 : 4,358.83 = 1,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.54/4,358.83 = 1,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.54x = 4,358.83 × 1,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.54x = 4,617,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,041.79/2,905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.05

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