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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.50, 4,360.23 and 1,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.50, 4,360.23 and 1,058.18 is: 1,586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.50 : 4,360.23 = 1,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.50/4,360.23 = 1,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.50x = 4,360.23 × 1,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.50x = 4,613,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,886.38/2,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.89

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