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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.60, 4,259.56 and 1,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.60, 4,259.56 and 1,060.46 is: 1,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.60 : 4,259.56 = 1,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.60/4,259.56 = 1,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.60x = 4,259.56 × 1,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.60x = 4,517,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,093.00/2,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.19

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