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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.98, 4,363.65 and 1,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.98, 4,363.65 and 1,060.26 is: 1,590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.98 : 4,363.65 = 1,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.98/4,363.65 = 1,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.98x = 4,363.65 × 1,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.98x = 4,626,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,603.55/2,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.46

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