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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.57, 4,359.39 and 1,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.57, 4,359.39 and 1,058.46 is: 1,586.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.57 : 4,359.39 = 1,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.57/4,359.39 = 1,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.57x = 4,359.39 × 1,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.57x = 4,614,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,239.94/2,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.97

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