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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.15, 4,365.36 and 1,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.15, 4,365.36 and 1,060.96 is: 1,590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.15 : 4,365.36 = 1,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.15/4,365.36 = 1,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.15x = 4,365.36 × 1,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.15x = 4,631,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,472.35/2,911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.94

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