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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.18, 4,361.34 and 1,058.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.18, 4,361.34 and 1,058.35 is: 1,587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.18 : 4,361.34 = 1,058.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.18/4,361.34 = 1,058.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.18x = 4,361.34 × 1,058.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.18x = 4,615,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,824.19/2,907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.73

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