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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.58, 4,365.71 and 1,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.58, 4,365.71 and 1,061.35 is: 1,591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.58 : 4,365.71 = 1,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.58/4,365.71 = 1,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.58x = 4,365.71 × 1,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.58x = 4,633,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,546.31/2,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.97

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