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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.76, 4,361.31 and 1,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.76, 4,361.31 and 1,058.01 is: 1,587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.76 : 4,361.31 = 1,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.76/4,361.31 = 1,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.76x = 4,361.31 × 1,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.76x = 4,614,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,293.24/2,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.43

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