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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.87, 4,364.91 and 1,061.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.87, 4,364.91 and 1,061.46 is: 1,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.87 : 4,364.91 = 1,061.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.87/4,364.91 = 1,061.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.87x = 4,364.91 × 1,061.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.87x = 4,633,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,177.37/2,910.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.68

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