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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.18, 4,359.84 and 1,057.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.18, 4,359.84 and 1,057.35 is: 1,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.18 : 4,359.84 = 1,057.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.18/4,359.84 = 1,057.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.18x = 4,359.84 × 1,057.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.18x = 4,609,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,876.82/2,906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.23

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