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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.58, 4,360.94 and 1,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.58, 4,360.94 and 1,059.48 is: 1,588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.58 : 4,360.94 = 1,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.58/4,360.94 = 1,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.58x = 4,360.94 × 1,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.58x = 4,620,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,327.39/2,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.52

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