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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.74, 4,363.38 and 1,060.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.74, 4,363.38 and 1,060.05 is: 1,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.74 : 4,363.38 = 1,060.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.74/4,363.38 = 1,060.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.74x = 4,363.38 × 1,060.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.74x = 4,625,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,400.97/2,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.17

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