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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.19, 4,361.41 and 1,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.19, 4,361.41 and 1,059.56 is: 1,587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.19 : 4,361.41 = 1,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.19/4,361.41 = 1,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.19x = 4,361.41 × 1,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.19x = 4,621,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,161.42/2,910.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.92

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