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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.93, 4,360.87 and 1,060.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.93, 4,360.87 and 1,060.63 is: 1,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.93 : 4,360.87 = 1,060.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.93/4,360.87 = 1,060.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.93x = 4,360.87 × 1,060.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.93x = 4,625,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,269.55/2,906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.12

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