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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.51, 4,361.36 and 1,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.51, 4,361.36 and 1,060.01 is: 1,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.51 : 4,361.36 = 1,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.51/4,361.36 = 1,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.51x = 4,361.36 × 1,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.51x = 4,623,088.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,088.22/2,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.05

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