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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.37, 4,356.99 and 1,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.37, 4,356.99 and 1,057.14 is: 1,584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.37 : 4,356.99 = 1,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.37/4,356.99 = 1,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.37x = 4,356.99 × 1,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.37x = 4,605,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,948.41/2,906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.78

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