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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.88, 4,362.24 and 1,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.88, 4,362.24 and 1,060.62 is: 1,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.88 : 4,362.24 = 1,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.88/4,362.24 = 1,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.88x = 4,362.24 × 1,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.88x = 4,626,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,678.99/2,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.99

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