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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.48, 4,360.23 and 1,060.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.48, 4,360.23 and 1,060.17 is: 1,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.48 : 4,360.23 = 1,060.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.48/4,360.23 = 1,060.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.48x = 4,360.23 × 1,060.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.48x = 4,622,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,585.04/2,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.44

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