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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.14, 4,363.37 and 1,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.14, 4,363.37 and 1,059.39 is: 1,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.14 : 4,363.37 = 1,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.14/4,363.37 = 1,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.14x = 4,363.37 × 1,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.14x = 4,622,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,510.54/2,908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.51

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