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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.98, 4,359.48 and 1,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.98, 4,359.48 and 1,059.67 is: 1,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.98 : 4,359.48 = 1,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.98/4,359.48 = 1,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.98x = 4,359.48 × 1,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.98x = 4,619,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,610.17/2,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.69

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