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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.03, 4,359.90 and 1,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.03, 4,359.90 and 1,057.10 is: 1,585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.03 : 4,359.90 = 1,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.03/4,359.90 = 1,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.03x = 4,359.90 × 1,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.03x = 4,608,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,850.29/2,906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.96

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