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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.98, 4,359.02 and 1,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.98, 4,359.02 and 1,057.82 is: 1,586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.98 : 4,359.02 = 1,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.98/4,359.02 = 1,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.98x = 4,359.02 × 1,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.98x = 4,611,031.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,031.45/2,906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.19

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