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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.45, 4,366.44 and 1,062.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.45, 4,366.44 and 1,062.34 is: 1,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.45 : 4,366.44 = 1,062.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.45/4,366.44 = 1,062.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.45x = 4,366.44 × 1,062.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.45x = 4,638,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,632.95/2,909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.33

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