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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.89, 4,367.50 and 1,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.89, 4,367.50 and 1,062.14 is: 1,593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.89 : 4,367.50 = 1,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.89/4,367.50 = 1,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.89x = 4,367.50 × 1,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.89x = 4,638,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,896.45/2,910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.64

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