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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.67, 4,358.52 and 1,056.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.67, 4,358.52 and 1,056.79 is: 1,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.67 : 4,358.52 = 1,056.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.67/4,358.52 = 1,056.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.67x = 4,358.52 × 1,056.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.67x = 4,606,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,040.35/2,905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.19

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