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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.52, 4,187.28 and 1,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.52, 4,187.28 and 1,060.14 is: 1,590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.52 : 4,187.28 = 1,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.52/4,187.28 = 1,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.52x = 4,187.28 × 1,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.52x = 4,439,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,103.02/2,791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.21

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