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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.58, 4,363.94 and 1,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.58, 4,363.94 and 1,061.48 is: 1,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.58 : 4,363.94 = 1,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.58/4,363.94 = 1,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.58x = 4,363.94 × 1,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.58x = 4,632,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,235.03/2,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.52

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