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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.33, 4,360.24 and 1,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.33, 4,360.24 and 1,058.28 is: 1,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.33 : 4,360.24 = 1,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.33/4,360.24 = 1,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.33x = 4,360.24 × 1,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.33x = 4,614,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,361.31/2,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.15

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