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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.74, 4,362.85 and 1,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.74, 4,362.85 and 1,059.64 is: 1,590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.74 : 4,362.85 = 1,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.74/4,362.85 = 1,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.74x = 4,362.85 × 1,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.74x = 4,623,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,050.37/2,906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.46

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