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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.77, 4,364.73 and 1,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.77, 4,364.73 and 1,062.27 is: 1,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.77 : 4,364.73 = 1,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.77/4,364.73 = 1,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.77x = 4,364.73 × 1,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.77x = 4,636,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,521.74/2,909.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.43

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