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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.13, 3,928.68 and 1,059.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.13, 3,928.68 and 1,059.11 is: 1,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.13 : 3,928.68 = 1,059.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.13/3,928.68 = 1,059.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.13x = 3,928.68 × 1,059.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.13x = 4,160,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,899.36/2,619.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.66

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