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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.65, 4,361.58 and 1,058.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.65, 4,361.58 and 1,058.49 is: 1,587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.65 : 4,361.58 = 1,058.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.65/4,361.58 = 1,058.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.65x = 4,361.58 × 1,058.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.65x = 4,616,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,688.81/2,908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.23

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