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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.24, 4,360.60 and 1,058.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.24, 4,360.60 and 1,058.14 is: 1,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.24 : 4,360.60 = 1,058.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.24/4,360.60 = 1,058.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.24x = 4,360.60 × 1,058.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.24x = 4,614,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,125.28/2,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.21

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