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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.21, 4,365.15 and 1,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.21, 4,365.15 and 1,060.98 is: 1,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.21 : 4,365.15 = 1,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.21/4,365.15 = 1,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.21x = 4,365.15 × 1,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.21x = 4,631,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,336.85/2,910.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.41

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