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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.65, 4,363.39 and 1,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.65, 4,363.39 and 1,061.42 is: 1,591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.65 : 4,363.39 = 1,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.65/4,363.39 = 1,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.65x = 4,363.39 × 1,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.65x = 4,631,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,389.41/2,910.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.19

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