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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.52, 4,362.44 and 1,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.52, 4,362.44 and 1,058.76 is: 1,588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.52 : 4,362.44 = 1,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.52/4,362.44 = 1,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.52x = 4,362.44 × 1,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.52x = 4,618,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618,771.68/2,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.56

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