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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.23, 4,361.36 and 1,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.23, 4,361.36 and 1,060.94 is: 1,591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.23 : 4,361.36 = 1,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.23/4,361.36 = 1,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.23x = 4,361.36 × 1,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.23x = 4,627,114.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,114.17/2,907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.59

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