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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.61, 4,360.29 and 1,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.61, 4,360.29 and 1,057.44 is: 1,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.61 : 4,360.29 = 1,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.61/4,360.29 = 1,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.61x = 4,360.29 × 1,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.61x = 4,610,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,745.06/2,906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.30

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