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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.28, 4,187.06 and 1,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.28, 4,187.06 and 1,060.04 is: 1,590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.28 : 4,187.06 = 1,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.28/4,187.06 = 1,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.28x = 4,187.06 × 1,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.28x = 4,438,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,451.08/2,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.11

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