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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.89, 4,364.50 and 1,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.89, 4,364.50 and 1,060.14 is: 1,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.89 : 4,364.50 = 1,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.89/4,364.50 = 1,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.89x = 4,364.50 × 1,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.89x = 4,626,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,981.03/2,908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.63

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