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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.05, 4,362.43 and 1,057.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.05, 4,362.43 and 1,057.99 is: 1,587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.05 : 4,362.43 = 1,057.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.05/4,362.43 = 1,057.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.05x = 4,362.43 × 1,057.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.05x = 4,615,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,407.32/2,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.66

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