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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.20, 4,364.20 and 1,059.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.20, 4,364.20 and 1,059.97 is: 1,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.20 : 4,364.20 = 1,059.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.20/4,364.20 = 1,059.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.20x = 4,364.20 × 1,059.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.20x = 4,625,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,921.07/2,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.10

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